Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 218 Graves vs Monkey
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aokison loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aokison.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aokison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Aokison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Aokison is now in Silva's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Aokison is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aokison trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Aokison pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aokison pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Silva 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.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #SUB#
Aokison looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Aokison coming out on top.
Aokison cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva digs a good body shot into Aokison's ribs.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Aokison's head but Aokison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Aokison off the cage and back into range.
Aokison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aokison scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva wants to clinch up but Aokison keeps it at a distance.
Aokison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aokison in his tracks.
Aokison throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aokison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aokison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Silva misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Starling Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Starling Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aokison connects with a single shot there.
Silva slips a straight right by Aokison.
Silva throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva cracks Aokison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aokison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Aokison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Aokison throws a hook but Silva blocks it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Aokison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aokison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison lands a couple of digs.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Aokison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aokison chips away with some ground and pound.
Aokison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Aokison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aokison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aokison.
Aokison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva digs a good body shot into Aokison's ribs.
Silva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aokison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Aokison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.#T4#
Aokison working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silva's thigh. Silva counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Silva pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
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. 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#
Aokison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aokison sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Aokison avoids it this time.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Aokison moved away.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
A left lands for Aokison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aokison will feel that in the morning.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Aokison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Aokison misses with a low kick.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aokison with a body shot.
Aokison misses with a looping left.
Aokison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Aokison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aokison checks a leg kick.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aokison shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aokison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aokison.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva tries to clinch but Aokison is having none of it.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aokison. Aokison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aokison dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Aokison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Aokison is rocked!
Silva ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Aokison's jaw. Aokison's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Silva does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Starling Silva!
Starling Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: PFC 211 Pekka vs Wild
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokison lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Aokison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aokison working away.
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
Aokison tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Aokison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Serronen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aokison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison has control of Serronen's left arm, preventing Serronen from doing any damage. #T1#
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serronen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Serronen wants to stand but Aokison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serronen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Serronen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aokison holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serronen defends it easily.
Serronen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Serronen drops back looking for a leg! Aokison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aokison manages to kick Serronen off! Serronen jumps back into Aokison's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Aokison tries to score with a low kick but Serronen moves his leg out of the way.
Aokison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison staying out of range there.
Serronen lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Aokison misses.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
A big right from Serronen misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Serronen.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Aokison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Serronen but Serronen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Aokison scores with a jab. Serronen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aokison thows a leg kick but Serronen checks it
and Serronen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aokison's knee momentarily.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison misses with a looping right.
Serronen throws a push kick but Aokison slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Serronen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aokison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Aokison moved away.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Aokison's head but Aokison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aokison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serronen to score with a decent uppercut.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aokison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen scores with a spinning back kick!
Serronen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen lands a nice shot that snaps Aokison's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen tries to land a front kick but Aokison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aokison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Aokison throws a head kick that misses
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Serronen connects with a body shot that sends Aokison's belly button to the back.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Serronen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aokison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aokison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Serronen circles away.#TD#
Aokison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aokison showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen is trying to maintain the position but Aokison is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Aokison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back!
Aokison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Serronen controlling well, preventing Aokison from escaping the position. #T3#
Serronen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aokison's body.
Aokison tries to break free.
Will Serronen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Serronen is controlling the position but Aokison somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Aokison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Serronen is trying to control the action in half guard but Aokison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen prevents Aokison from improving his position.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serronen is trying to control. Aokison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aokison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen content to control rather than advance.
Serronen wants to control but Aokison is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aku Serronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Aokison scores with a takedown into Serronen's guard.
Serronen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aokison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Serronen trying to control the position here.
Aokison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Serronen has Aokison pulled in close to control his posture.
Aokison forces his way into half guard.
Aokison wants to take a breather but Serronen is having none of it.
Serronen has hold of Aokison's hands but Aokison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Aokison 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.
Aokison controlling the action here. #T2#
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison is thwarting Serronen's attempts to control the position.
Serronen gets back to full guard.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Serronen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Serronen trying to control the position.
Serronen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Aokison missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aokison, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aokison is defended easily by Serronen.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aokison misses with a left hand
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aokison closes the distance and clinches up with Serronen, looking for a takedown. Aokison pushes Serronen against the cage but Serronen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aokison finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Serronen throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aokison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen cracks Aokison with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison tries to work over Serronen's front leg with a kick but Serronen checks it.
Aokison throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

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 Ryu Aokison.
I think Serronen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
During a confident post fight interview, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ryu Aokison spoke after the fight, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 53
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line thows a leg kick but Aokison checks it #TD2#
so Aokison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aokison won't allow Line to sweep him here. #SUB#
Line working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aokison has passed into half guard!
Well, if Aokison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Line looking for submissions off his back.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line has hold of Aokison's hands but Aokison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.#SUB#
Line working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aokison has passed into half guard! #T1#
Aokison lands strikes from half guard.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aokison slips a nice elbow through Line's hands, connecting with Line's forehead.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
Line manages to get to full guard.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Line looking to control.
Line has momentary wrist control but Aokison slips an elbow through the middle.
Aokison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison cracks Line with a solid left hand.
Aokison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison lands a couple of elbows.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Aokison has passed into half guard.
Line moves into full guard. #T3#
Aokison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Line's head.#SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Aokison defends it easily.
Line keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard. #REVR#
Line controlling from the top position.
Aokison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Line postures up.
We've been informed that Aokison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Line trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Line misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a takedown into side control.
Line is looking to get back to his feet here but Aokison is keeping cool and he's managed to take Line's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Aokison. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Aokison is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison has Line flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Line right now.
Will Aokison go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Line is really stuck here.
Line is working hard here to advance position.
Line is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Line is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Aokison slips a nice elbow through Line's hands, connecting with Line's forehead.
Aokison prevents Line from improving his position.
Aokison is thwarting Line's attempts to control the position.
Aokison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aokison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Line does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aokison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Line haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Line moves into full guard. #SUB#
Line looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Line has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aokison 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 Line.
Line is looking to regain half guard here but Aokison keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Aokison landing strikes.
Line tries to improve position but can't.
Aokison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Aokison tries for a kimura but Line is defending well.
Aokison is putting a hurting on Line here, landing some big shots from side control.
Line is not content to let Aokison control the position.
Line is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Aokison scoring with punches and elbows.
Ryu Aokison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aokison gets to mount! Line was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aokison lands a big elbow.
Aokison landing strikes from the mount.
Aokison tries to control but Line wriggling away.
Line is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
Line taking shots to the head. #T4#
Aokison lands a big elbow.
Aokison landing shots from mount.
Line is working to get back to half guard.
Line is bucking up trying to escape but Aokison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison with good strikes from the mount here!
Line taking shots to the head.
Line is desperately trying to improve his position but Aokison has a good base and remains in mount.
Line is in a horrible position here. Aokison smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Aokison lands a couple of good shots and Line has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Aokison is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Line misses with a two punch combination.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aokison.
A jab from Line misses.
Aokison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Aokison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison thuds his right hand into Line's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aokison.
Line scores with a jab. Aokison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Line.
Aokison dives in and grabs Line's left leg, looking for a takedown. Line pushes down on Aokison's head and hops out.
Line throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aokison. #T1#
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Line misses #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a takedown into side control.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
Aokison in the domination position with Line hanging on.
Line tries to improve position but can't.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Line is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aokison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Line has escaped the position, nice work there.
Line is trying to escape the position but Aokison is controlling the position.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Line is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aokison taking a breather here.
Line struggling a bit here.
Aokison is chipping away with strikes.
Line tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Line is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aokison connects with a decent elbow.
Aokison working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison scores with punches from side control.
Line is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Aokison controlling the position.
Aokison wants to control but Line is keeping him busy.
Line gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Aokison is working for a kimura but Line is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Aokison seems to be looking for submissions. #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.
Line works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Aokison defends it easily.
Aokison won't allow Line to sweep him here.
Aokison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aokison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aokison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aokison has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Aokison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aokison 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
After the big win, Ryu Aokison made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: ICS 50
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokison misses with a body shot.
Aokison connects with a looping right hand.
Aokison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab.
Aokison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koso throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Koso.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koso sprawls and moves away.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aokison moves out of range of the body kick from Koso.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Aokison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koso takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Koso 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Koso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aokison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aokison scores with a nice right hand.
Koso avoids the body shot from Aokison.
Aokison tries to clinch up.
Aokison scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Koso misses #TD#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Koso didn't expect that.
Aokison landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Koso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Koso looking to control.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Koso keeps moving.
Koso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koso wants to sweep but no luck.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison advances position into side control!#SUB#
Aokison swings around for an armbar but Koso sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aokison's guard.#T3##SUB#
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koso is aware though and is defending well.
Koso postures up.
Aokison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aokison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koso wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison has control of Koso's left arm, preventing Koso from doing any damage.
Aokison looking to control. #SUB#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison has control of Koso's left arm, preventing Koso from doing any damage. #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.
Koso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aokison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aokison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aokison with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koso throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Koso tries to score with a low kick but Aokison moves his leg out of the way.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aokison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
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 Ryu Aokison 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#
Koso misses with an uppercut. Aokison saw that one coming.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aokison swings widly with a right hand
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aokison misses with a low kick.
Koso flicks out a counter leg kick but Aokison steps away.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Aokison's shoulder, as Aokison tries to avoid the shot.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Aokison checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Aokison lands.
Koso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aokison.
Koso stuffs the takedown attempt from Aokison. Aokison gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Koso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aokison shoots and misses
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Aokison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koso's guard.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Koso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Aokison wants to improve his position but Koso is controlling well.
Koso tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aokison. #T2#
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koso is working away from the top position though.
Aokison is refusing to be controlled, as Koso sits in half guard.
Koso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aokison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison is controlling Koso's trapped leg to prevent Koso from advancing to side control.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aokison wants to control but Koso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso wants to pass the guard but Aokison is defending well. #T3#
Aokison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Koso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aokison moves into full guard.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Koso tries to pass.
Aokison is trying to keep Koso in close.
Koso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aokison's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack 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.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.
Koso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aokison.#TD#
Aokison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Koso did well to prevent Aokison getting side control.
Koso wants to stand back up but Aokison manages to pass into side control.
Koso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Aokison actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison won't allow Koso to pass to mount.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Koso maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aokison could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Koso has cracked it and Aokison is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Koso!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Speva Koso!
Speva Koso very nearly forgot to thank Distinct Label 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.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 47
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokison throws out the jab.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Aokison slips a straight right by Applegate.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Applegate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.#TD#
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Applegate trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison trying to control but Applegate is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Applegate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Applegate working a defensive guard here.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Applegate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Applegate!#REVB#
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Applegate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Applegate defends it easily.
Applegate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Applegate 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.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Applegate postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aokison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Aokison.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Applegate tries to clinch there but Aokison circles away.
Aokison connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aokison or not.
Aokison looking to stall.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison taking a breather.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Aokison, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aokison with a hook.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Aokison gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aokison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Applegate lands an elbow just above Aokison 's eye.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate is leaning against Aokison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Aokison.
Aokison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Aokison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate is working Aokison over against the cage.#TD#
Aokison has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Applegate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate trying to control the action but Aokison just sinks the hooks in.
Aokison struggling to land strikes to the head as Applegate covers up.
I really don't envy Applegate right now.
Aokison trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Applegate doesn't escape.
Aokison looking to hold on to the position here but Applegate rolls and ends up regaining guard. #T3#
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison with a nice head shot there.
Aokison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Applegate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aokison.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now.
Aokison postures up in Applegate's guard and throws a big left but Applegate blocks it.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aokison 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.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Aokison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Applegate's head.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison cracks Applegate with a solid left hand.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison distracts Applegate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Applegate pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aokison circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.#TD#
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Applegate is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Aokison forces his way into half guard.
Applegate is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard.
Applegate makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Applegate has Aokison pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but Applegate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Applegate wants to stand but Aokison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Applegate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison controls Applegate momentarily but Applegate frees himself. #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.
Aokison wants to sweep but no luck.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Applegate tries to pass.
Aokison seems keen to control Applegate's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Aokison saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Aokison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aokison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Applegate defends well and Aokison ends up having to push Applegate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Applegate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Aokison drops back down to his feet.
Aokison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Applegate is keeping busy.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate pushes Aokison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aokison is struggling to control the position.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Aokison stalling.
Aokison is trying to maintain a safe position but Applegate gets an underhook and turns Aokison into the cage.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Aokison leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Applegate 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Ryu Aokison had this to say: 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 44
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aokison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drummond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aokison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drummond .
Aokison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drummond .
Drummond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aokison with the counter takedown but Drummond avoids it easily.
A cross from Aokison lands.
Drummond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Drummond catches Aokison right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Aokison.
Drummond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Aokison throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond .
Drummond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Drummond .
Aokison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Drummond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drummond is keeping the position for now.
Aokison stands up over Drummond , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but Drummond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Drummond is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.#SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drummond throws a big elbow that misses.
Drummond postures up.
Drummond chips away with some ground and pound.
Drummond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drummond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Drummond has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aokison to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Drummond is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aokison pulls down on the head and he's put Drummond to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryu Aokison!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryu Aokison thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ICS 38
Date: Jun 14, 2020

Desmond Glass had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 173.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Ryu Aokison was cancelled.

Event: ICS 34
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Alexius lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Alexius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aokison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexius is in Aokison's guard.
Alexius postures up in Aokison's guard and throws a big left but Aokison blocks it.
Alexius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Alexius is sitting in close to Aokison's body. Aokison has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alexius is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alexius is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aokison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryu Aokison!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryu Aokison thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Bessarion Alexius spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.

Event: ICS 26
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Malverde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malverde misses with a hook. Aokison ducked under it nicely.
Aokison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malverde throws a hook to the side of Aokison's head but Aokison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malverde, as that shot connected.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Aokison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malverde. Malverde obviously looking to wear him down.
Aokison slips under a jab from Malverde.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Nice defenses there by Malverde.
Malverde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aokison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malverde.
Aokison connects with a body shot.
Malverde swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malverde is out of range.
Aokison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Malverde there.
Malverde scores with a jab. Aokison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Aokison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Nice cross by Malverde.
Aokison connects with an inside leg kick.
Jesus Malverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malverde throws a good cross that connects.
Malverde lands a glancing blow to the side of Aokison's head.
Malverde throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Aokison counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malverde is looking to get back to is feet but Aokison passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malverde can't do much from the bottom here.
Malverde is trying to get back to half guard.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Malverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aokison advances to mount.
Malverde sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2##SUB2#
Malverde actively working from the bottom here.
Malverde trying to control here.
Malverde tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison is pressing down on Malverde's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malverde is holding on for now.
Malverde trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malverde is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Malverde is trying to maintain the position but Aokison is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malverde trying to control but Aokison postures up.
Aokison trying to control the pace.
Malverde is looking to improve his position.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malverde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aokison is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aokison slips a nice elbow through Malverde's hands, connecting with Malverde's forehead.
Aokison prevents Malverde from improving his position.
Malverde is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malverde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aokison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malverde's guard.
Aokison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malverde is looking for a sweep. Aokison 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.

A close round but Jesus Malverde will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Malverde.
A slow jab from Malverde misses its intended target.
Aokison takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
Aokison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aokison was well out of range. Poor timing from Malverde.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malverde sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Aokison has Malverde up against the cage in a clinch.
Malverde lands an elbow inside that Aokison shrugs off. #BC2#
Malverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Malverde misses with a double jab.
Aokison with a hook.
Jesus Malverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aokison throws the left hand but Malverde avoids the punch easily.
Aokison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malverde throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde thuds his right hand into Aokison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aokison.
Malverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Malverde throws out a counter right but Aokison avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A left lands for Malverde.
Malverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malverde misses with a right hand #TD#
and Aokison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aokison. #SUB2#
Malverde looking for a triangle here. Aokison is fighting it but it looks tight! Malverde pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aokison is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesus Malverde!
After the fight, Jesus Malverde was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 19
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Aokison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aokison jabs Noir right on the nose. Noir blinks but takes it well.
Aokison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noir's hands.
Aokison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noir lunges at Aokison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aokison's hand.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
Aokison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir punishes Aokison's body with a nice straight punch.
Aokison throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Aokison throws a good cross that connects.
Aokison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aokison.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Noir is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison slips a jab from Noir.
Aokison attempts a counter takedown but Noir avoids it well and moves away.
Aokison scores with a sloppy right hand. Noir should have avoided that one.
Noir moves away from the strike by Aokison. #T1#
Noir lands with a right hand.
Aokison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James Noir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir tries to bum rush Aokison with a series of wild strikes but Aokison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Aokison. That snapped Noir's head back.
Noir throws the left hand but Aokison avoids the punch easily.
Aokison misses with a left hand
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Aokison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Noir.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Noir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aokison.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target. #T2#
Noir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aokison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Aokison.
Aokison lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir dips to his left and cracks Aokison with an uppercut!
Noir jabs at Aokison's body.
Noir lands with a straight right. Aokison didn't see that one coming.
Noir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noir scores with a jab. Aokison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Aokison. Beautiful body shot.
Aokison throws a head kick that misses.
Aokison misses with a body shot.
Noir misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Noir misses with a hook. Aokison ducked under it nicely.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aokison has time to react.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aokison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Nice cross by Aokison.
A big right from Noir misses.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Noir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aokison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aokison momentarily.
Noir looks to land a combination but Aokison avoids it well.
Noir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aokison. Aokison obviously looking to wear him down.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Aokison missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir works the jab nicely.
Aokison lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming.
Aokison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir misses with a double jab.
Aokison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Aokison as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Aokison misses.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Aokison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noir on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aokison scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Aokison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Noir!
An elbow from Aokison crashes against 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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aokison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noir catches Aokison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir 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.
Noir lands a jab to the head.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Aokison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aokison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt.
Aokison slips a straight right by Noir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Noir lands with a right hand. #T1#
Aokison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noir. That did some damage!
Noir moves forwards but Aokison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aokison lands a jab.
Aokison throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Noir now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Aokison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noir to score with a decent uppercut.
Aokison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Aokison.
Aokison throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a big right hand! Oh Aokison is in trouble here! Noir follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Noir!
James Noir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 10
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Aokison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aokison slips a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aokison's half guard.
Barnkvist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnkvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Aokison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnkvist working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aokison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aokison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aokison is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Aokison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aokison trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Barnkvist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aokison is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.#T2#
Aokison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aokison is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer.
Aokison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet. #T3#
Aokison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
Barnkvist controls Aokison momentarily but Aokison frees himself.
Aokison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison scoring with some ground and pound.
Aokison won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Barnkvist will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in and bounces Aokison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnkvist is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnkvist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnkvist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aokison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist scoring with some ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Aokison is really struggling to control Barnkvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Aokison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Aokison managing to control the position.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow. #T3#
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Aokison trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison is trying to keep Barnkvist in close. #T4#
Aokison pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving. #SUB#
Barnkvist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range. #CL2#
Barnkvist clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Barnkvist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnkvist manages to end up in side control.
Aokison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Aokison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist prevents Aokison from improving his position.
Aokison has his hands clasped together around Barnkvist's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Aokison trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnkvist looks to land a strike but Aokison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Aokison controlling the action here. #T2#
Aokison wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist moves into full guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.#T3#
Aokison won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aokison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass.
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnkvist trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison thuds his right hand into Barnkvist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnkvist scores with a hook.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aokison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnkvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aokison darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barnkvist to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnkvist winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
Peter Barnkvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 6
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Aokison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wearmouth walks into a left hand.
Wearmouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.
Wearmouth thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Nice shot lands for Aokison.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aokison tries to clinch there but Wearmouth circles away.
And Wearmouth responds with a good body kick, but Aokison manages to step out the way in time.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aokison's sensitive parts.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Aokison misses.
Aokison catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aokison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Aokison slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Aokison misses the jab.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Aokison.
Aokison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Aokison misses the target.
Aokison misses with a takedown attempt - Wearmouth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aokison scores with a leg kick.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Wearmouth.#T2#
Aokison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wearmouth.
Aokison misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aokison.
Aokison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wearmouth checks it well.
Aokison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aokison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Aokison walks into a left hand.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Aokison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth lands a jab to the head.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Aokison slips the punch.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.#T3#
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aokison slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Nice shot lands for Aokison.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Aokison misses the target.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aokison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.#T4#
Wearmouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth works over Aokison's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Aokison.
Aokison just misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison slips a jab from Wearmouth.
A leg kick checked by Aokison.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth looks to throw a body kick
and Aokison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Aokison catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Aokison.
Wearmouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aokison.
Aokison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick #TD#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Wearmouth didn't expect that.
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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Aokison counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Wearmouth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aokison is on him like a limpet, forcing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wearmouth is defending well.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aokison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wearmouth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Aokison takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokisons head. #TD#
Aokison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wearmouth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aokison asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wearmouth prevents Aokison from moving into mount. #T1#
Wearmouth wants to get back to his feet but Aokison drags him back down.
Aokison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aokison 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.#SUB#
Aokison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wearmouth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aokison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wearmouth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wearmouth is not content to let Aokison control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wearmouth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aokison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aokison trying to control the position but Wearmouth is working away.
Wearmouth is trying to control Aokison's posture but Aokison avoids it.
Wearmouth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aokison wants to improve his position but Wearmouth is controlling well.
Aokison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Wearmouth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aokison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth. #T3#
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the head.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Aokison finds it's target.
Aokison scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one.
Ryu Aokison is winning the standup battle so far.
Aokison moves forwards but Wearmouth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Aokison.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick #TD#
so Aokison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aokison'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.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison stops Wearmouth from standing up.
Wearmouth keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Wearmouth keeps moving.
Aokison sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aokison throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth keeps Aokison at a distance using the push kick.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Aokison.
Aokison blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
Aokison staying out of range there.
Wearmouth digs a good body shot into Aokison's ribs.
Aokison throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Aokison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aokison.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Aokison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wearmouth digs a good hook to Aokison's body.
Wearmouth works Aokison's body with a nice hook.
Aokison connects with a single shot there.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Aokison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wearmouth is able to avoid easily.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wearmouth.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wearmouth sprawls and moves away.
Aokison checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Aokison is looking to counter punch.
Wearmouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wearmouth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aokison under the eye.
Aokison looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Wearmouth moved away.#T2#
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Aokison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokisons head.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aokison goes for a takedown attempt but Wearmouth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wearmouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aokison slips a jab from Wearmouth.
Aokison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wearmouth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aokison avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses #TD#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Wearmouth didn't expect that. #ES2#
Wearmouth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Aokison is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aokison wants a takedown.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Aokison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Aokison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wearmouth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison throws a lazy body kick
and Wearmouth counters with a solid body kick.
Wearmouth works Aokison's body with a nice hook.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Aokison - just one landing.
Wearmouth thumps Aokison with a low kick.
Aokison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aokison checks a leg kick.
Aokison blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Aokison throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily. #T4#
Aokison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Aokison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aokison dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Aokison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wearmouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Aokison tries to land a leg kick but Wearmouth saw it coming and moves away.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wearmouth 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!
A less than humble Dave Wearmouth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 1
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Aokison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Aokison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden Jr.
A nice side step and Marsden Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aokison misses with a hook. Marsden Jr ducked under it nicely.
Aokison lands with a straight right. Marsden Jr didn't see that one coming.
Marsden Jr lands a jab to Aokison's midsection.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marsden Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aokison.
Aokison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Aokison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden Jr tests Aokison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Aokison misses.
Marsden Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsden Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Aokison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Aokison.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marsden Jr checks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Aokison avoids it easily.#CL#
Aokison closes the distance and pushes Marsden Jr back into the cage.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison blocks an uppercut. #T1##TD#
Aokison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Marsden Jr kicks off Aokison and gets to his feet.
Marsden Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Aokison off the cage and back into range.
Marsden Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aokison attempts a counter takedown but Marsden Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aokison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Marsden Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aokison throws a looping overhand right but Marsden Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr moves away from the strike by Aokison.
A countering left hand to the body from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr staying out of range there.
Marsden Jr digs a good hook to Aokison's body.
Marsden Jr tries to bum rush Aokison with a series of wild strikes but Aokison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Marsden Jr 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.
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
Aokison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Marsden Jr.#T2#
Aokison misses with a body shot.
Aokison throws a jab when Marsden Jr was well out of range.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marsden Jr is looking to clinch.
It looked like Aokison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marsden Jr.
Aokison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Marsden Jr thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.#CL#
Aokison moves into range and clinches up with Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr. #T3##TD#
Aokison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aokison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsden Jr pushes Aokison off looking to stand but Aokison dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison 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.
Aokison controlling the action here.
Aokison prevents Marsden Jr from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aokison trying to control from half guard but Marsden Jr is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marsden Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Marsden Jr does no damage. #T4#
Aokison keeps the fight on the outside.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison throws a looping overhand right but Marsden Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Aokison lands with a straight right. Marsden Jr didn't see that one coming.
Aokison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Aokison gets tackled into the cage by Marsden Jr. Marsden Jr maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Aokison blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands. #TD#
Aokison drags the fight down to the ground.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsden Jr wants to stand but Aokison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that 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.
#R2#
Marsden Jr sizes up Aokison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marsden Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aokison slips under a jab.
Aokison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Aokison moves into the clinch.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Aokison blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison takes a shot to the head.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Aokison is working for takedown but Marsden Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marsden Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch. #T1#
Aokison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marsden Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Aokison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marsden Jr smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Aokison drops his hands momentarily and Marsden Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aokison misses the jab.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Marsden Jr misses its intended target.
Aokison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marsden Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marsden Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aokison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marsden Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aokison momentarily.
A slow jab from Aokison misses its intended target.
Aokison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aokison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Aokison misses with a looping right.
Marsden Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Marsden Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Marsden Jr forces Aokison back against the cage and clinches.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden Jr is pressed up against the cage. Aokison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsden Jr down to the mat. Marsden Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Aokison ducked under it nicely.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Marsden Jr is quick to defend against it.
Brandon Marsden Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Marsden Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr scores with a body shot.
Aokison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marsden Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aokison throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Aokison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aokison thows a leg kick but Marsden Jr checks it
and Marsden Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Aokison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aokison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Aokison circles away.
Aokison slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Aokison slips under a jab from Marsden Jr.#CL2#
Marsden Jr has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden Jr prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Marsden Jr won't allow it.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Aokison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marsden Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aokison's guard.
Aokison looking to control.
Aokison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marsden Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Marsden Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aokison off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Marsden Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.#CL2#
Marsden Jr forces Aokison back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Marsden Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut. Aokison saw that one coming.
Aokison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marsden Jr pinned against the cage. Marsden Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Aokison tried to counter with a leg kick but Marsden Jr avoided it.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Aokison misses its intended target.
Marsden Jr throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Aokison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marsden Jr's guard.
Marsden Jr wants to stand but Aokison is controlling the position. #ES2#
Marsden Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aokison presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Marsden Jr won't allow it.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Aokison has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marsden Jr regains guard immediately.
Marsden Jr is looking to stand up but Aokison isn't so interested in that idea.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marsden Jr wants to stand and escape but Aokison is having none of it.
Aokison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marsden Jr wants to get back to his feet but Aokison passes into half guard. #T2#
Marsden Jr tries to kick Aokison off but Aokison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aokison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsden Jr tries to kick Aokison off but Aokison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aokison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marsden Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marsden Jr is looking to escape.
Aokison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marsden Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marsden Jr slips under a jab from Aokison.#T3#
Marsden Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot.
Marsden Jr moves away from the strike by Aokison.
Aokison tries to clinch up but Marsden Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Marsden Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aokison in his tracks.
Good exchange - Marsden Jr coming out on top.
Aokison throws the left hand but Marsden Jr avoids the punch easily.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping left.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.
Aokison looks to land a left hand but Marsden Jr moved out of range nicely.
Marsden Jr is looking to clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a left hand
and Aokison counters with a stiff right hand.
Aokison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marsden Jr looks to throw the jab but Aokison is out of range.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison throws a hook to the side of Marsden Jr's head but Marsden Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aokison clobbers Marsden Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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!
Aokison throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsden Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aokison under the eye.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aokison.
Aokison moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Marsden Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Marsden Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Marsden Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aokison.
Marsden Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Aokison misses the target.
Aokison motions for Marsden Jr to come forward. Aokison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Aokison rushes Marsden Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Aokison.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Marsden Jr.
I've got Marsden Jr 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!
Brandon Marsden Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I ain't surprised'.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: Pride FC 67
Date: Dec 18, 2019

#R1#
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aokison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
Aokison jabs at Grimes's body.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes scores with a nice head shot.
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws the left hand but Aokison avoids the punch easily.
Grimes thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes throws the left hand but Aokison avoids the punch easily.
Aokison misses with a looping left.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aokison clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Nice defenses there by Aokison.#T1#
Grimes scores with the left hand. Aokison knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Aokison.
Grimes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aokison is looking to chop away at Grimes's legs.
Aokison slips a jab from Grimes.
Grimes 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.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Aokison's belly button to the back.
Grimes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Aokison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aokison moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Grimes does it's job there.
Aokison tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Aokison scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimes takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Aokison misses.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Aokison is out of range.
Aokison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Aokison motions for Grimes to come forward. Aokison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Aokison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aokison postures up in Grimes's guard and throws a big left but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes wants to stand but Aokison is controlling the position.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Aokison throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard.
Aokison not doing much here.
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aokison prevents Grimes from improving his position.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grimes has hold of Aokison's hands but Aokison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aokison is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aokison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
Grimes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimes lands with an overhand left.
Aokison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Aokison connects with a jab.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
Aokison misses with a hook.
Aokison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimes but Grimes pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Aokison wants to clinch up but Grimes keeps it at a distance.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison lands a jab to the head.
Grimes sizes up Aokison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aokison is looking to chop away at Grimes's legs.
Despite the aggression on Grimes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Aokison is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Aokison throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes slips a straight right by Aokison.
Aokison misses with a wild body shot.
Aokison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Aokison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grimes. Grimes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Aokison lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Grimes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aokison.
Aokison 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.
Aokison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Aokison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes connects with a right hand. Aokison shakes it off.
Aokison throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Aokison thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Aokison misses with a double jab.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aokison misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Grimes lands.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aokison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aokison dodges the punch combination from Grimes.
Aokison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aokison is able to avoid easily.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Aokison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aokison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Aokison moves out of range of the strikes.
Aokison dodges the punch combination from Grimes.
Grimes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Aokison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimes stalls.
Grimes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimes controlling the action here for a moment.
Aokison is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes slips a straight right by Aokison.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes digs a good hook to Aokison's body.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.#CL#
Aokison has managed to clinch.
Aokison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Aokison pulls guard.
Grimes preventing the sweep.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grimes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grimes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1##SU2#
Grimes gets to his feet - Aokison follows without any prompting.
Grimes swings widly with a right hand
and Aokison counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aokison cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Aokison misses its intended target.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aokison throws a leg kick that misses.
Aokison throws a low kick, looking for Grimes's leg but Grimes calmly moves out of range.
Aokison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Grimes.#T2#
Grimes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aokison.
Aokison takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison scores with a jab.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Aokison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aokison is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Aokison throws a lazy body kick
and Grimes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brian Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grimes scores with the left hand. Aokison knows he should have avoided that one.
Aokison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Aokison gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Aokison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Grimes holding on.
Grimes defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Aokison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Aokison crashes against the mat.
Aokison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grimes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aokison scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Grimes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aokison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aokison wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Aokison tries to move to mount but Grimes blocks the move with his legs.
Grimes is not content to let Aokison control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Aokison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aokison 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: Pride FC 61
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1##TD#
Aokison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aokison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Navarro is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aokison.
Navarro is pushing Aokison's head away, looking to escape. Aokison manages to hold on to the position though.
Aokison staying calm.
Navarro tries to buck Aokison off but Aokison is having none of it.
Aokison 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aokison cracks Navarro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aokison grinds an elbow into Navarro's temple. #T1#
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Aokison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Aokison controls the position.
Aokison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aokison lands some shots froms side control.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Aokison is putting a hurting on Navarro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aokison throws a strike aimed at the side of Navarro's head but Navarro avoids it well.#T2#
Navarro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aokison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aokison trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Aokison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been hearing that Aokison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Navarro is not content to let Aokison control the position.
Aokison grinds an elbow into Navarro's temple.
Navarro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aokison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aokison trying to control the position but Navarro is working away. #T3#
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
Navarro is looking to reverse the position.
Navarro wants to control but Aokison postures up.
Navarro 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.
Aokison misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Aokison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aokison is putting a hurting on Navarro here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Navarro wants to control but Aokison postures up.
Aokison is putting a hurting on Navarro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aokison cracks Navarro with a big right hand but Navarro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aokison wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Navarro is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aokison darts in trying to clinch
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Navarro takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Navarro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aokison slips a straight right by Navarro.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.
Aokison moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Navarro sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Navarro moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aokison looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.#TD#
Aokison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aokison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Navarro wants to control but Aokison postures up.#T1#
Aokison wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Aokison in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Navarro is looking to reverse the position.
Aokison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Aokison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working.
Navarro tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Navarro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aokison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Navarro gets back to full guard.
Navarro is pulling down on Aokison's head. It's preventing any offense from Aokison, at least for the moment.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Aokison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Navarro for as long as he can get away with.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control.
Navarro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Navarro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Aokison avoids them all with ease.
As Navarro tries to get set, Aokison tries to push him back and clinch up but Navarro manages to avoid the attempt.
Aokison throws out a leg kick but Navarro moves out of range and Aokison only half commits.
Aokison moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Aokison looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Aokison throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Aokison tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Navarro defending well as Aokison loads up on a big left hand.
Aokison defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aokison throws a push kick but Navarro slaps the foot to one side.
Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Navarro misses with a looping right.
Aokison avoids the head kick by Navarro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aokison cracks Navarro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aokison wants to land a leg kick but Navarro is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Navarro staying out of range there.
Aokison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aokison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Navarro cracks Aokison with an open hand slap.
Navarro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aokison finds it's way round the side to connect with Navarro's head.
Nice shot by Aokison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Navarro moves into range and clinches up with Aokison.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Aokison jumps into guard, dragging Navarro to the mat.
Navarro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aokison's guard.#T1#
Aokison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Navarro is looking to stand up but Aokison won't let him. #SU2#
Navarro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aokison, up you get!
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aokison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aokison looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Aokison avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Aokison clinches up with Navarro and pushes him back against the cage.
Aokison taking a breather. #T2##TD#
Aokison has hold of one of Navarro's legs. Navarro is fighting the takedown attempt but Aokison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aokison postures up.
Aokison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Navarro controlling the position.#T3#
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Navarro pulls Aokison in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison scores with a leg kick.
Aokison cracks Navarro with a good jab.
Aokison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aokison misses with a straight right.
Navarro throws a big counter head kick but Aokison avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Aokison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Navarro misses with a hook to the body
and Aokison counters with a solid body kick.
Aokison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aokison throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aokison.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryu Aokison is winning the standup battle so far.
Aokison moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Aokison.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison cracks the inside of Navarro's front leg.
Navarro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aokison. Aokison obviously looking to wear him down.
Aokison cracks Navarro with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Aokison tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
Navarro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Navarro does no damage.
Aokison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aokison half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aokison misses with a body kick.
Aokison clobbers Navarro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Aokison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aokison.
Aokison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Navarro as he avoids it easily.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Navarro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aokison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aokison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Navarro swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Navarro throws a big counter head kick but Aokison avoids it with no problem.
Aokison looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.#CL#
Aokison gets a clinch.
Aokison tries to score a body lock takedown but Navarro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Aokison misses
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Navarro throws a push kick but Aokison slaps the foot to one side.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Aokison throwing a counter right hand but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aokison wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Aokison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Navarro is fending him off so far but Aokison persists. Nope, Navarro circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aokison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Navarro is able to avoid easily.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Navarro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Aokison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryu Aokison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Aokison drops his hands momentarily and Navarro needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Aokison just on the top of the head. Aokison drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Aokison - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro is the new welterweight champion!
Gideon Navarro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: Pride FC 55
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1#
Aokison takes one to the chin there.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Aokison is out of range.
Aokison lands a slapping body shot.
Aokison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Aokison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aokison cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Aokison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aokison misses the target.
Aokison dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Vyrkyx Dall has been cut.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Aokison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Aokison does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Aokison.
Aokison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall throws the left hand but Aokison avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Aokison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Aokison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aokison throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aokison on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Aokison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Aokison lands a nice looking body shot.
Aokison lands a nice looking body shot.
Dall misses with a hook. Aokison ducked under it nicely.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aokison.#TD#
Aokison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aokison showed some decent athleticism there.
Dall tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Dall moves into full guard.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dall is trying to control the position but Aokison postures up.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.#T3##SUB2#
Dall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aokison escapes and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aokison working the body and head with strikes.
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
Aokison cracks Dall with a big right hand but Dall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aokison 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.
Aokison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aokison controls the position.
Dall trying his best to control but Aokison has mounted him.
Aokison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Dall regains half guard.
Dall has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Oblivion Gate. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aokison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aokison lands a nice short elbow.
Aokison working Dall over with strikes.
Aokison is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aokison defends well.
Aokison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Dall.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Aokison is out of range.
Ryu Aokison is winning the standup battle so far.
Aokison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aokison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryu Aokison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Aokison.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Aokison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.#CL#
Aokison gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall lands a nice shot to the body.
Dall is leaning against Aokison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Dall lands a left hand.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Aokison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dall after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Aokison pulls guard. #SUB2#
Dall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Aokison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dall controls the pace.
Dall wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving. #T2#
Aokison seems keen to control Dall's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Aokison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Aokison's head.
Dall swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aokison.
Dall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aokison lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Nice jab there from Aokison.
Aokison throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Aokison scores with a jab to the head.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aokison.
Jab by Aokison.
Aokison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aokison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall.
Aokison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Aokison counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Dall is rocked!#T4#
Aokison connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Aokison finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Aokison works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Aokison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Aokison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aokison fakes the body blow, causing Dall to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dall goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison retains his welterweight title!
Ryu Aokison really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Pride 50 LA
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Applegate throws an overhand right that lands on Aokison's shoulder, as Aokison tries to avoid the shot.
Aokison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aokison lands with a good body shot.
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aokison.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Applegate.
Applegate throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aokison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Aokison.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Applegate.
Applegate wants to clinch but Aokison slips to the side#TD2#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Applegate didn't expect that.
Aokison looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Applegate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Applegate!#REVR#
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Applegate is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aokison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Applegate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Applegate is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Aokison.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes inform us that Aokison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aokison wants to control but Applegate passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Aokison actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison trying to control but Applegate postures up. #T3#
Aokison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aokison looking for a sweep. Not yet Aokison, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aokison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Aokison ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Applegate.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Aokison looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Good leg kick by Applegate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Aokison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Applegate finds it's way round the side to connect with Aokison's head.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate digs a good body shot into Aokison's ribs.
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aokison throws a nice looking combination but Applegate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Applegate tries to clinch but Aokison is having none of it.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Aokison moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aokison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Applegate clinches up with Aokison and pushes him back against the cage.
Aokison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Applegate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aokison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aokison takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Applegate swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Good work by Applegate as he checks the leg kick.
Applegate tried to counter with a leg kick but Aokison avoided it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aokison digs a good body shot into Applegate's ribs.
Aokison scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Aokison gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Aokison blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate has Aokison pressed against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Aokison's ribcage. Aokison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aokison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Applegate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aokison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Applegate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aokison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aokison tries to land a leg kick but Applegate saw it coming and moves away.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Applegate swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Applegate throws a solid leg kick but Aokison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Applegate.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aokison avoids it.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate is looking to wear down Aokison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Aokison tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aokison.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Aokison tries for a takedown but Applegate manages to get underhooks.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.
Aokison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Applegate pushes Aokison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Aokison tries for a takedown but Applegate manages to get underhooks.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aokison blocks an uppercut.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Aokison's ribcage. Aokison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aokison is trying to drag Applegate to the mat but Applegate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aokison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate 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.
#R3#
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Applegate motions for Aokison to come forward. Applegate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aokison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Aokison lands with a cross.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Aokison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Aokison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Applegate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Applegate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Applegate wants to clinch#TD2#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Applegate didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Applegate.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving. #T1#
Aokison won't allow Applegate to sweep him here.
Aokison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aokison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but Applegate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Applegate wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Aokison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Applegate 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 Aokison.
Aokison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Applegate off and has taken his back!
Well, with Aokison on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Applegate is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Aokison trying to control.
Aokison throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Aokison lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Aokison manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Aokison throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Applegate has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison missing with strikes.
Aokison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Applegate trying to control but not successfully.
Aokison is punishing Applegate with strikes - can he finish him?!
Aokison misses with an elbow to the head.
Aokison throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Aokison missing with strikes.
Aokison trying to control.
Aokison scores with strikes from the back.
Applegate avoids the strikes from Aokison.
Applegate looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Aokison working for a choke but Applegate is defending well.
Aokison connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Applegate to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
Applegate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aokison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Applegate checks a leg kick.
Applegate throwing a counter right hand but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Aokison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Applegate throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Aokison slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aokison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Applegate's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aokison.
Aokison lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aokison throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate scores with a body shot. #T1#
Aokison throws a low kick, looking for Applegate's leg but Applegate calmly moves out of range.
Aokison's corner calls for a 1-2. Aokison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Aokison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison lands with a nice body punch.
Applegate motions for Aokison to come forward. Applegate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aokison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abner Applegate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison misses with an uppercut.
Applegate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aokison's hands.
Aokison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aokison swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Aokison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aokison needs to keep his hands up - Applegate had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A jab lands there for Applegate.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aokison slips a straight right by Applegate.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Aokison swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Aokison misses with a low kick as Applegate jumps back.
Applegate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aokison.
Applegate throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Aokison circles away.
Aokison lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Applegate checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Applegate misses the target.
Aokison tries to work over Applegate's front leg with a kick but Applegate checks it.
Applegate lands with an uppercut that bounces Aokison off the cage and back into range.
Aokison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aokison takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Applegate.
Aokison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Applegate.
Applegate cracks Aokison with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Applegate misses.
Aokison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aokison throws a leg kick
and Applegate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Aokison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aokison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aokison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aokison.
Aokison lands a leg kick that knocks Applegate off balance momentarily.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aokison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Aokison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Aokison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate feints a jab promting Aokison to slip. Applegate then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aokison slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Applegate has Aokison up against the cage in a clinch.
Aokison wants to take the fight to the mat but Applegate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aokison goes for a takedown attempt but Applegate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aokison moves out of range as Applegate throws a body kick.
Aokison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aokison scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Aokison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Applegate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aokison is in Applegate's guard.#ES#
Applegate uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aokison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Aokison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aokison scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aokison.
Applegate throws a right and a left that Aokison avoids nicely.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
It looked like Applegate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aokison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aokison.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Applegate misses the target.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Aokison circles away.
Aokison scores with a leg kick.
Aokison moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Aokison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aokison scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison blocks an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Aokison jumps guard and drags Applegate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Applegate trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Aokison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Applegate manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Applegate wants to hit a switch here but Aokison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Applegate there!
Applegate tries to hold on but Aokison pushes him away.
Aokison tries to control but Applegate wriggling away.
Aokison misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Applegate blocking the ground and pound.
Aokison lands with some strikes.
Aokison landing strikes from the mount and Applegate is in trouble!
Aokison cracks Applegate with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Applegate is bucking up trying to escape but Aokison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Applegate is rocked!
Applegate takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Aokison's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Pride FC 44
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Aokison darts in and clinches Bosch up against the cage.
Bosch tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Aokison pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bosch defends well.#SUB2#
Aokison is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bosch has his hands clasped together but Aokison extends and breaks Bosch's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aokison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Pride FC 39
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokison throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aokison checks a leg kick.
A big right from Aokison misses.
Aokison misses with a hook
letting Reilly counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Reilly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Reilly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Reilly!#REVR#
Reilly pushes down on Aokison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aokison wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well. #SUB2#
Aokison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Aokison is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Reilly is keen to just control but Aokison is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Reilly is looking for a kimura but Aokison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reilly to get the leverage.
Aokison trying to control but Reilly postures up.
Reilly wants to take a breather but Aokison is having none of it.
Aokison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reilly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Aokison is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes inform us that Aokison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aokison is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Aokison is retaining full guard.
Aokison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reilly's guard. #REVB##T2#
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aokison cracks Reilly with a solid left hand.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly looking to control.
Reilly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Reilly being controlled here, momentarily.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Reilly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Reilly!#REVR#
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Aokison working Reilly over with strikes.
Reilly is trying is best to control the position here.
Reilly wants to control but Aokison is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Aokison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reilly is just riding it out for now. Aokison eventually gives up the hold.
Reilly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reilly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Reilly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reilly tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Reilly trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Aokison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aokison is working away from the top position though.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Reilly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aokison.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aokison prevents Reilly from improving his position.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Reilly taking some punishment here, with Aokison in his half guard.
Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aokison is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aokison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.
Aokison throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Aokison.
Aokison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aokison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aokison misses the body punch
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aokison misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly walks into a left hand.
Aokison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aokison misses with a body shot
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Aokison swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.#T1#
Aokison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Aokison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reilly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aokison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly tries to move into range but Aokison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryu Aokison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Aokison does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aokison takes one on the button.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
As Aokison tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Aokison manages to avoid the attempt.
Aokison punishes Reilly's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Aokison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Aokison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aokison is putting a hurting on Reilly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ryu Aokison has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Aokison has an Americana. Reilly didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Aokison is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Aokison hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryu Aokison!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Pride FC 36
Date: Jul 28, 2019

#R1#
Aokison scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Aokison is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Aokison's guard.#SUB2#
Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aokison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Aokison's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aokison's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aokison working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily. #SUB2#
Aokison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva passes Aokison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Aokison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Aokison is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Aokison is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aokison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Aokison looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Aokison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aokison's guard. #SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Aokison manages to get to full guard.
Aokison can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aokison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
We've been informed that Aokison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Aokison has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aokison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Aokison's legs - danger averted.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aokison misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a head kick. #TD#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Aokison trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Aokison looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Aokison pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: Pride FC 33
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Barnkvist feints and as Aokison raises his hands in defense, Barnkvist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Aokison working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnkvist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnkvist is pushing down on Aokison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aokison is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnkvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aokison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aokison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Aokison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is in close to Aokison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aokison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Aokison's legs - danger averted.
Barnkvist stands up over Aokison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Aokison looking for a guillotine here but Barnkvist defends easily.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnkvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison is trying to improve his position.
Aokison is working hard here to advance position.
Aokison is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Barnkvist lands an elbow.
Barnkvist scoring with punches and elbows.
Aokison regains half guard.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aokison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aokison tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Aokison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aokison wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aokison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Aokison has his feet on Barnkvist's thighs here. He's pushed Barnkvist off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnkvist screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

Event: Pride FC 30
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Aokison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aokison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aokison moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a jab.
Scorpion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpion misses with a kick to the body.
Aokison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Aokison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Aokison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aokison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Aokison.
Scorpion misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scorpion won't be happy with that.
Scorpion's coaches at Psycho’s Elites have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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!
Scorpion parries the strikes from Aokison easily there. Aokison is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scorpion to escape.
Scorpion is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Scorpion is working hard here to advance position.
Aokison throws a strike aimed at the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion avoids it well.
An elbow from Aokison crashes against the mat.
Aokison trying to control the position but Scorpion is working away.
Aokison working the head with strikes.
Scorpion prevents Aokison from improving position. #SUB2#
Aokison has an Americana. Scorpion didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Aokison is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Aokison hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryu Aokison!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryu Aokison thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pride FC 25
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cash.
Aokison throws a lazy uppercut
and Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aokison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison throws a body punch but Cash moves out of range.
Cash throws a big counter combination but Aokison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aokison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aokison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cash doesn't seem bothered though.
Cash moves out of range as Aokison strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash moves out of range of the strikes.
Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Cash.
Aokison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cash.
Aokison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aokison misses with a looping right.
Aokison scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison misses with a takedown attempt
and Cash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aokison swings for the body but Cash moves out of range.
Cash slips a jab from Aokison.
Cash went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cash connects with a crisp jab.
Cash throws an off balance right hand
enabling Aokison to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aokison.
A countering left hand to the body from Aokison misses.
Cash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aokison. Aokison obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Cash.
Cash checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Cash misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison scoring well with a low kick there.
Aokison shoots in but Cash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cash missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cash with a body shot.
Aokison misses with a double jab
and Cash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Cash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aokison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cash. Cash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aokison misses with a looping right.
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cash misses with an uppercut. Aokison saw that one coming.
Aokison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cash with a body shot.
Aokison misses with a double jab.
Cash takes one on the button.
Cash loads up on a big right hand but Aokison slips the punch.
Ryu Aokison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4##TD2#
Cash gets caught flat footed, as Aokison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aokison working some strikes from top position.
Cash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aokison is fighting to break Cash's control of his arms but Cash is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aokison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aokison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cash's head.#SUB#
Cash has his foot on Aokison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aokison works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison is pushing down on Cash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cash is fighting to maintain full guard but Aokison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cash gets back to full guard.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Cash keeps moving.
Cash working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aokison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aokison falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cash counter with a right hand.
Aokison misses with a takedown
and Cash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryu Aokison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aokison misses with a body punch #KD#
and Cash counters with a nice right hand that sends Aokison toppling to the canvas! Aokison scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cash finish him?!#ROC#
Aokison is rocked!#T1#
Aokison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cash counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronie Cash!
Ronie Cash seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Aokison spoke after the fight, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: Pride FC 22
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Vettori misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Aokison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vettori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aokison clobbers Vettori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Vettori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aokison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vettori after a bit of a struggle.
Vettori misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vettori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aokison goes for a takedown attempt but Vettori pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vettori defending well as Aokison loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Vettori misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Vettori moves into the clinch successfully.
Vettori misses with a punch on the inside.
Vettori tries a knee to the head but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison tries to score a body lock takedown but Vettori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aokison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marvin Vettori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.#T1#
Aokison managing to block the knees to the body from Vettori.
Vettori swings wildly with an uppercut but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vettori swings wildly with an uppercut but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aokison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aokison blocks an uppercut.
Vettori misses with the head strike.
Aokison blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Vettori - that landed with a thud.
Vettori misses with a punch on the inside.
Vettori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vettori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vettori lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Aokison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vettori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vettori is working Aokison over against the cage.
Vettori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Vettori scores a nice knee to the body.
Aokison can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vettori fails to land.
Vettori throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Vettori on the inside.
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!
Vettori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vettori misses with a knee to the head.
Vettori working aggressively here.
Aokison tries to score a body lock takedown but Vettori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vettori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vettori lands a right hand. #T3#
Aokison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vettori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vettori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vettori struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Vettori.
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vettori lands a hook that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Vettori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vettori misses with the head strike.
Vettori tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Vettori back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vettori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Vettori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aokison goes for a takedown attempt but Vettori pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aokison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Vettori connects with a jab.
Vettori throws a head kick that misses
and Aokison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vettori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aokison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vettori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vettori loads up on a big right hand but Aokison slips the punch.
Nice cross by Vettori.
Vettori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Aokison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Aokison tries a quick counter leg kick but Vettori is wise to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vettori.#ROC#
Aokison is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Vettori 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#
Aokison circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Vettori. Aokison falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Vettori!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marvin Vettori!
Our winner, Marvin Vettori, 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.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: Pride FC 19
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Aokison moves out of range as Mouwanga strikes.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Mouwanga is quick to defend against it.
Aokison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mouwanga punishes Aokison's body with a nice straight punch.
Mouwanga digs a good body shot into Aokison's ribs.
Mouwanga misses with a straight left.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mouwanga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aokison works Mouwanga's body with a nice hook.
Daniel Mouwanga 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.
Mouwanga tests Aokison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aokison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mouwanga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Aokison scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Mouwanga has been cut.
Aokison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouwanga throws out the jab.
Aokison looks for a takedown but Mouwanga sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aokison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Aokison.
A punch lands to the side of Aokison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mouwanga lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Mouwanga throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mouwanga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga avoids the body shot from Aokison.
Mouwanga loads up on a big right hand but Aokison slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Aokison misses its target.
Mouwanga cracks Aokison with an open hand slap.
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!
Mouwanga connects with a crisp jab.
Aokison throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Mouwanga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aokison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mouwanga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mouwanga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mouwanga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aokison moves out of range of the strikes.
Mouwanga lands with an uppercut that bounces Aokison off the cage and back into range.
Mouwanga lands with a straight right. Aokison didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Aokison is rocked!
Mouwanga fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Aokison square on the jaw! Damn, Aokison is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Mouwanga!
Daniel Mouwanga really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Ryu Aokison spoke after the fight, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: Pride FC 13
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Aokison slips a jab from Wood.
Wood misses with an uppercut
and Aokison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wood's knee momentarily.
Aokison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rich Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aokison checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aokison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Aokison slips under a jab.
Aokison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Aokison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood gets back to half guard.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Aokison is controlling him
Wood has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wood is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Aokison is taking a breather. Wood 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.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aokison is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
Aokison content to control rather than advance.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aokison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wood tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wood is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wood throws a lazy head kick
and Aokison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Aokison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Aokison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wood tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Wood pushes Aokison off looking to stand but Aokison dives back in and keeps control.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aokison winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #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.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wood wants to get back to full guard.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aokison slows the pace down in half guard.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Aokison scores with a takedown into Wood's guard.
Wood is looking to stand up but Aokison isn't so interested in that idea.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
Wood wants to stand up but Aokison is controlling him.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood trying to strike off his back.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aokison slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Aokison there.
Wood is trying to control but can't.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wood is trying to control but can't.
Aokison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aokison connects with a nice short shot to Wood's temple. #T2#
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Aokison seems content to control.
Aokison is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aokison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Aokison wants to pass to mount but Wood is defending the position.
Aokison is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wood wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Aokison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#ES2#
Wood pushes Aokison off and gets back to his feet.
Wood misses with a left hand
and Aokison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Aokison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wood is trying to defend but Aokison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wood tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.#T4#
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Aokison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aokison is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Aokison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aokison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
It looked like Aokison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aokison shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Aokison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood thows a leg kick but Aokison checks it #TD#
and Aokison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard.
Wood is pulling down on Aokison's head. It's preventing any offense from Aokison, at least for the moment.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wood wants to improve his position but instead Aokison has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Aokison seems content to control.
Wood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aokison lands strikes from half guard.
Wood wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well. #T2#
Aokison stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Aokison trying to control the pace.
Aokison'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.
Aokison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wood!
Aokison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aokison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood is desperately trying to improve his position but Aokison has a good base and remains in mount.
Aokison looking to control but Wood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wood wants to control but Aokison is having none of it.
Wood is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aokison controlling the pace for now.
Aokison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aokison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Aokison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aokison, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Rich Wood had this to say: 'fuck the org, fuck the title shot, haha just kididng'.

Event: ADWGC NY 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 14364 p4p, 659 weight class) and Ryu Aokison (ranked 2143 p4p, 271 weight class). Aokison has chosen Caroline as his entrance music. Ryu Aokison has the eye of the tiger tonight.

175 cm
38 yrs
170 lbs

192 cm
29 yrs
183 lbs

Officer

Aokison

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 20 wins and 9 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ryu Aokison!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Aokison clinches up with Officer and pushes him back against the cage.
Officer is working for takedown but Aokison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aokison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Officer.
Officer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aokison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Police Officer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aokison moves into range and clinches up with Officer.
Officer wants to take the fight to the mat but Aokison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aokison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Officer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Officer has clasped his hands together around Aokison's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Officer (4) vs (0) Aokison
Aokison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aokison is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Officer stalls from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Officer'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.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer taking a breather here.
Aokison can't do much from the bottom here.
Aokison is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Officer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aokison, who protects the arm well.
Aokison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Officer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (7) vs (0) Aokison
Aokison tries to hold on but Officer pushes him away.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Officer'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.
Aokison tries to lock up and control but Officer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer avoids the attempt from Aokison to control.
Officer tries to control but Aokison wriggling away.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Officer wants to take Aokison's back here but Aokison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Officer wants to take Aokison's back but he can't do it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
Officer wants to control the pace but Aokison is squirming around nicely.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Aokison is trying desperately to improve position.
Officer controlling from the full mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aokison prevents Officer from taking his back.
Officer wants to control the pace but Aokison is squirming around nicely.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Officer.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aokison stops Officer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Officer controlling from mount.
Aokison is trying desperately to improve position.
Officer can't control as he wanted to and Aokison manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Officer stalling.
Officer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aokison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison tries to roll over but Officer keeps him under control.
Aokison is positioning himself well to prevent Officer advancing to mount.
Officer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aokison is staying active underneath Officer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aokison is trying to maintain the position but Officer is very close to passing his half guard.
Officer stalling.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aokison tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Officer controlling the action here.
Aokison controlling the position for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control from half guard but Aokison is working away.
Officer slows the pace down in half guard.
Aokison won't allow Officer to pass to mount.
Officer stalling.
Officer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Officer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Officer seems content to control.
Officer is looking to stall here but Aokison recovers full guard.
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer 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.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Officer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Officer looking to pass the guard.
Officer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer is working hard here to advance position.
Aokison seems keen to control Officer's posture.
Officer content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Officer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Officer trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Officer 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.
Officer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aokison for as long as he can get away with.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Aokison is retaining full guard.
Officer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aokison pulls Officer in close to his closed guard and prevents Officer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aokison being controlled here, momentarily.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Officer is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aokison manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (7) vs (2) Aokison
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer controlling the position.
Officer continues to stall.
Aokison stays in close to Officer's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Police Officer very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) 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.
Ryu Aokison spoke after the fight, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2101 p4p, 249 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 3384 p4p, 381 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Royce Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

192 cm
29 yrs
183 lbs

185 cm
27 yrs
181 lbs

Aokison

Gracie

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aokison (0) vs (4) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Aokison stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Aokison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Aokison is keeping him busy.
Aokison is looking to reverse the position.
Aokison struggling a bit here.

Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Aokison's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Aokison has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Aokison passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
A relieved looking Royce Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2069 p4p, 246 weight class) and Carlton Lassiter (ranked 1862 p4p, 227 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

192 cm
29 yrs
183 lbs

165 cm
28 yrs
162 lbs

Aokison

Lassiter

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlton Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Lassiter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aokison to the ground. Lassiter is now in Aokison's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aokison (0) vs (2) Lassiter
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Aokison wants to sweep here but Lassiter controlling him for the moment.
Lassiter looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Aokison seems keen to control Lassiter's posture.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Aokison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison pulls Lassiter in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lassiter is looking to advance position but Aokison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (4) vs (2) Lassiter
Aokison content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
Aokison controlling his opponent.

Aokison looking to secure an arm triangle but Lassiter defends it well.
Lassiter is working to get back to half guard.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter regains half guard.
Aokison works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (7) vs (2) Lassiter
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Aokison prevents Lassiter from getting the reversal.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling from the full mount.
Lassiter working to try and regain half guard.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
Aokison controlling the position easily from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aokison is really struggling to control Lassiter but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter wants to control but Aokison is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Aokison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
Lassiter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aokison controlling from the full mount.

Aokison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lassiter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lassiter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Lassiter is working to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Aokison goes for an armbar but Lassiter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lassiter.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (7) vs (4) Lassiter
Aokison keeping full guard, as Lassiter tries to pass.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.

Lassiter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aokison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aokison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aokison!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (11) vs (4) Lassiter

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison staying calm.
Aokison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lassiter!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Aokison (13) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter working to try and regain half guard.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Aokison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling the pace for now.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Aokison content just to control the position here.
Lassiter is looking to get to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Aokison looking to control but Lassiter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aokison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aokison tries to control but Lassiter wriggling away.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aokison takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2064 p4p, 233 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1301 p4p, 156 weight class). Aokison comes into the arena with Caroline blaring out of the sound system. Iwoba has chosen Hercules* as his entrance music. Bosco Iwoba told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

192 cm
29 yrs
183 lbs

187 cm
33 yrs
186 lbs

Aokison

Iwoba

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Aokison is looking for a takedown.
Aokison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iwoba after a bit of a struggle.
Aokison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aokison is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Iwoba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aokison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aokison (0) vs (4) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control momentarily.

Aokison showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control but not successfully.

Iwoba is persistently looking for the submission but Aokison is defending it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iwoba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Iwoba keeps control of the position as Aokison tries to break free.

Aokison defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Iwoba has got his arm under Aokison's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Aokison has spun round into Iwoba's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (2) vs (4) Iwoba

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Iwoba can't keep his opponent in guard - Aokison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aokison not doing much here.
Aokison is looking to advance position but Iwoba won't allow it.
Aokison controlling the pace.
Iwoba wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwoba working a defensive guard here.
Aokison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aokison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iwoba is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aokison wants to control but Iwoba is keeping him busy.
Iwoba is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison moves into full mount! Iwoba won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (5) vs (4) Iwoba
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iwoba is looking to escape.
Iwoba gets back to half guard.
Aokison prevents Iwoba from improving his position.
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iwoba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison stalling.
Iwoba is trying to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iwoba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison is pushing down on Iwoba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iwoba is fighting to maintain full guard but Aokison has managed to sneak the leg through.

Aokison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aokison.
Aokison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iwoba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (5) vs (8) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control.
Iwoba avoiding Aokison 's attempts to control his hands.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba tries to get the hooks in deep but Aokison pushed the leg off.

Iwoba looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.

Iwoba goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aokison escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (7) vs (8) Iwoba
Iwoba wants to control but Aokison is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is pressing down on Iwoba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iwoba is holding on for now.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwoba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aokison wants to pass to mount but Iwoba is defending the position.
Aokison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iwoba gets back to full guard.
Iwoba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iwoba is still trying to improve position.

Iwoba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
Iwoba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aokison controls the pace.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iwoba for as long as he can get away with.
Aokison won't allow Iwoba to sweep him here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard.
Iwoba wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Iwoba 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: Aokison (7) vs (10) Iwoba
Aokison tries to roll over but Iwoba keeps him under control.
Iwoba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aokison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba wants to pass to mount but Aokison is defending the position.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Iwoba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aokison is pressing down on Iwoba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aokison pulls Iwoba in close to prevent any damage.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Iwoba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Iwoba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aokison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aokison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aokison!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (11) vs (10) Iwoba
Aokison trying to control the action but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Iwoba is trying to improve his position.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Iwoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba sneaks back into half guard.

Aokison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iwoba defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Iwoba reverses the position - he's now on top in Aokison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (11) vs (12) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (13) vs (12) Iwoba
Aokison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Aokison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Iwoba dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (13) vs (14) Iwoba
Iwoba trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iwoba pushing down on Aokison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aokison manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iwoba wins on points by 14 to 13.
Bosco Iwoba gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Ryu Aokison had this to say: 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: DARE 92
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##CL#
Wesson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Aokison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wesson is trying to keep an underhook but Aokison manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wesson trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Wesson is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aokison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aokison is landing with some decent strikes but Wesson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aokison looking to finish Wesson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wesson!
Wesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wesson is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wesson is looking to escape.
Wesson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Valhalla MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Wesson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wesson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wesson actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison wants to free his trapped foot but Wesson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aokison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wesson wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well. #SUB2#
Wesson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aokison.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aokison trying to control the action but Wesson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ground and pound from Aokison.
Wesson gets back to full guard.
Aokison is working Wesson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Wesson has his foot on Aokison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aokison works his way back into a safe position though.
Wesson is looking to sweep but instead, Aokison has passed into half guard.
Wesson is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aokison wants to take a breather but Wesson is having none of it. #T3#
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesson keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aokison lands a nice short elbow.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aokison passes to full mount!
Aokison punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wesson is in a horrible position here. Aokison smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aokison avoids the attempt from Wesson to control.
Wesson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aokison works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Wesson is working to get back to half guard.
Aokison postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wesson looks a forlorn figure.
Aokison avoids the attempt from Wesson to control.
Wesson gets back to half guard.
Aokison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wesson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well. #SUB2#
Aokison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wesson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aokison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aokison's calf.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Aokison's coach down at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aokison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aokison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aokison walks into a jab.
Aokison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wesson circles away quickly and effectively.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wesson throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Aokison misses.
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Wesson lands a jab.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison misses with a takedown attempt - Wesson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Wesson.
Wesson thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Aokison checks it
and Aokison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wesson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
Aokison moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Wesson is looking to clinch but Aokison is avoiding it.
Aokison feints the counter takedown.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Aokison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wesson's guard.#SUB#
Wesson looking for a guillotine here but Aokison defends easily.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aokison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Wesson wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison lands a couple of elbows.
Wesson wants to improve his position but instead Aokison has moved into half guard.
Aokison is nestled in close to Wesson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aokison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wesson is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!#T3#
Wesson taking some punishment here, with Aokison in his half guard.
Oh Wesson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesson taking some punishment here, with Aokison in his half guard.
Wesson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back!
Aokison just trying to survive but Wesson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ryu Aokison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aokison is in bad spot here.
Aokison trying to control but not successfully.
Wesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Aokison tries to escape but Wesson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Wesson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Wesson looking for the choke from the back.
Wesson doesn't have the hooks in and Aokison manages to turn into his guard.
Aokison passes Wesson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Wesson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wesson's head.
Wesson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Wesson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aokison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wesson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aokison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aokison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard. #REVR#
Aokison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aokison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wesson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson throws out a leg kick but Aokison moves out of range and Wesson only half commits.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Aokison doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Wesson misses with a wild combination.
Wesson thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Aokison closes the distance and clinches.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Wesson lands a right hand.
Wesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesson tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison has Wesson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wesson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wesson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aokison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wesson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wesson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aokison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Wesson.
Wesson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Wesson. #CUT#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Aokison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wesson is keeping busy.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Wesson.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesson.
Wesson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wesson lands a damaging elbow. #T2##TD2#
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Wesson has his feet on Aokison's thighs here. He's pushed Aokison off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Aokison screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Wesson!
Dean Wesson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: DARE 83
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Aokison does no damage.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aokison sprawls and moves away.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page tests Aokison's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Aokison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Page to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aokison is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aokison looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Page throws a strike but Aokison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
Aokison 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. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Page holds on and takes a little breather.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page trying to control the position here.
Page manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aokison manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Page has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Aokison is trying to keep Page in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aokison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aokison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Page wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Page looks up at the clock and then as Aokison takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Page smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aokison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison prevents Page from improving his position.
Aokison slips a nice elbow through Page's hands, connecting with Page's forehead.
Page tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison wants to control but Page is keeping him busy.
Page is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grind Time (Double Elite Coaches {$950}, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Aokison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Page dodges it nicely.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Page is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison wants to free his trapped foot but Page is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aokison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #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.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Page is trying to keep Aokison in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Page darts in and clinches Aokison up against the cage.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Aokison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page lands a right hook to the body.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.#T4#
Page shoots in for a double leg but Aokison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Aokison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aokison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aokison throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aokison missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Page wants to clinch up but Aokison keeps it at a distance.
Aokison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
A jab from Aokison does it's job there.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Aokison tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aokison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aokison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Aokison 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!
#R3#
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Page jabs at Aokison's body.
Aokison dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Page changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Page has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aokison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Page.
Aokison misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Aokison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Page defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison's coach down at 3Band MMA ($700/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aokison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Page tries for a takedown but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Page looking for a takedown.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Page is trying to drag Aokison to the mat but Aokison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Page is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Aokison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Page won't allow Aokison to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Page throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page 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#
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aokison defending well though.
Aokison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page. #T3#
Page looks to land a strike but Aokison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page is working Aokison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison looking to control.
Page trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Page postures up in Aokison's guard and throws a big left but Aokison blocks it.
Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page distracts Aokison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison managing to control the position.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page clearly takes that 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.
#R4#
Aokison moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
It seemed like Aokison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aokison takes one to the side of the head.
Page connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aokison scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Aokison closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aokison.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Aokison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Aokison misses with a body punch.
Aokison struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page lands a right hand.
Page misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Page prevents the takedown attempt.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Aokison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Page.
Page is pressed up against the cage. Aokison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Page down to the mat. Page avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Aokison gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. Aokison manages to retain guard.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page distracts Aokison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aokison can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aokison is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aokison has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page stands up over Aokison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Aokison is rocked!
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aokison's head.
Aokison is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?
Page loads up on a big left hand. Aokison felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Page looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Aokison can't hide his disappointment, as Page celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Page has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Page has picked Aokison up - he's going for a ride! Page dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Page is thwarting Aokison's attempts to control the position.
Aokison is controlling Page's trapped leg to prevent Page from advancing to side control.
Aokison tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aokison's head.
Aokison trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Page is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Page controlling the action here.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Page there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Aokison's temple.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aokison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura here.
Aokison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Aokison working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aokison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page preventing the sweep.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Aokison working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Aokison has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page 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.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Aokison is retaining full guard. #T4#
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Page is aware though and is defending well.
Aokison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Page postures up.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page postures up.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aokison connects with a right hand. Page shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Page looks to land a right hand but Aokison moved out of range.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Page is quick to defend against it.
Page wants to clinch up but Aokison keeps it at a distance.
Aokison looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
And Page tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Aokison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Aokison throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Aokison misses with a body shot.
Aokison with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Page avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Aokison rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Page has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aokison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Page is trying to stick to Aokison's back but Aokison is turning into Page. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Page's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aokison.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Page is pulling down on Aokison's head to control his posture.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Page has wrist control.
Page trying to control the position.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Page looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison postures up and lands a big shot to Page's brow.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page pulls Aokison in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Page tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Page darts in and clinches Aokison up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Aokison as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Page has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aokison regains guard immediately.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Aokison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
Aokison pulls Page in to control the position.
Page postures up in Aokison's guard and throws a big left but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Aokison working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franky Page will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aokison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aokison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aokison.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aokison on the side of the head.
Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aokison. Aokison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aokison thuds his right hand into Page's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aokison misses with an uppercut.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Page has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Page.
Aokison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
Aokison jumps guard but Page turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aokison tries a body shot but Page blocks it. #T1#
A short left from Page.
Aokison wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Page is defending well.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Aokison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Aokison turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aokison manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page wants to control but Aokison postures up.
Page tries to bench press Aokison off him but Aokison keeps the position.
Aokison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Page sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Aokison is trying to get an arm triangle but Page is defending well.
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Aokison.#T2#
Page takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Page struggling a bit here.
Aokison lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aokison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Page is trying to control Aokison's posture but Aokison avoids it.
Aokison misses with the ground and pound.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aokison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aokison in side control, throwing shots but Page defends.
Page regains half guard.
Page gets full guard.
Aokison 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.
Aokison forces his way into half guard.
Page blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison. #T3#
Page is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard.
Page wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Page wants to control but Aokison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Page manages to get to full guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page looking to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Page trying to control the position here.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Page trying to control the position.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Page forces Aokison back against the cage and clinches.
Aokison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Ryu Aokison.
I think Page 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DARE 66
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Teebs pushes Aokison up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Aokison pulls guard.
Teebs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Teebs from controlling successfully.
Aokison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Nemesis Gym inform me that Teebs has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison looking to control.
Aokison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teebs controls the pace.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Teebs tries to pass. #T1#
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Teebs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aokison looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aokison tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Teebs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aokison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aokison connects with a body shot.#CL#
Aokison closes the distance and clinches.
Aokison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Teebs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aokison.
Aokison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aokison digs a right hand into Teebs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teebs's gas tank.
Teebs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teebs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aokison jumps guard but Teebs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teebs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aokison. #T2#
Aokison misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Teebs.
Teebs lands with a short shot to the head.
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Teebs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aokison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage. #TD#
Aokison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teebs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Teebs dodges it nicely.
Teebs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Teebs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Teebs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aokison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aokison is just content to waste time from the top position. Teebs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Teebs pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aokison throwing strikes from guard but Teebs blocks nicely.
Teebs has control of Aokison's left arm, preventing Aokison from doing any damage.
Teebs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aokison.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Teebs.
Aokison trying to control but Teebs is working from the bottom.
Aokison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Teebs has his hands on Aokison's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Aokison stops Teebs from standing up.
Aokison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aokison is in close to Teebs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aokison throws a big right hand that misses.
Aokison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teebs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Ryu Aokison 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#
A jab from Aokison does it's job there.
Aokison tries to score with a low kick but Teebs moves his leg out of the way.
Teebs misses with a hook.
Aokison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Aokison shoots in and bounces Teebs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Teebs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aokison presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aokison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Aokison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Teebs is trying to keep an underhook but Aokison manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Aokison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Teebs trying to control but Aokison postures up.
Aokison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teebs can do to turn this around?
Aokison stalling.
Aokison winds up and cracks Teebs with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Aokison is pressing down on Teebs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teebs is holding on for now. #SUB#
Aokison wants to work for an arm triangle but Teebs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aokison prevents Teebs from improving his position.
Teebs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
Aokison postures up and lands a big shot to Teebs's brow.
Teebs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aokison.
Aokison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Teebs wants to stand and escape but Aokison is having none of it.
Teebs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aokison manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Aokison controls Teebs momentarily but Teebs frees himself.
Teebs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison wants to hit a switch here but Teebs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aokison there!
Aokison is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Teebs controlling from the full mount.
Aokison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Teebs.
Aokison is trying desperately to improve position.
Teebs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Teebs 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.
Teebs is continuing to stall.
Aokison wants to control but Teebs is having none of it.
Teebs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Aokison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aokison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Teebs trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Teebs controlling the pace.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teebs is working away from the top position though.
Aokison is pressing down on Teebs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teebs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aokison is proving hard to escape from.
Teebs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Teebs throws a head kick but Aokison moves out of range.
Teebs tries to clinch but Aokison is having none of it.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aokison throws a good cross that connects.
Aokison pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Teebs back to the cage. Aokison follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teebs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aokison looks to score with a jab to the body but Teebs is just out of range.
Teebs throws a fast counter high kick but Aokison manages to duck under it in time.
Teebs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Teebs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teebs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teebs blocks an elbow strike.
Teebs can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Teebs prevents a body shot from Aokison.
Teebs pushes off an throws an elbow but Aokison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aokison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teebs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Teebs is defending well.#T1#
Aokison is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aokison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teebs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teebs taking a breather.
Teebs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teebs lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aokison blocking some punches.
Teebs lands with a light punch inside.
Teebs blocks an elbow strike from Aokison.
Teebs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teebs.
Teebs lands with a short shot to the head.
Aokison has Teebs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teebs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.
Teebs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Teebs to keep the fight standing.
Teebs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Teebs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teebs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bo Teebs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Teebs cracks Aokison with a nice body shot.
Teebs lands a left hand.
Aokison blocks a body shot from Teebs.
Teebs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teebs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Teebs.
Teebs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teebs throws a head punch that misses.
Teebs scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Aokison gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Teebs is doing well to control the position and prevent Aokison from advancing to side control.
Teebs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aokison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aokison missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Teebs is concentrating on defense, preventing Aokison from advancing position.
Teebs is trying to get back to full guard.
Teebs trying to control from the bottom.
Teebs wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Teebs!
Teebs is trying to escape the mount.
Aokison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Teebs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aokison.
Aokison 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.
Aokison raining down shots from the mount!
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teebs just holding on.
Aokison lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Teebs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teebs keeps trying to improve his position.
Aokison avoids the attempt from Teebs to control.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aokison looking to finish Teebs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Teebs!
Aokison looking to control but Teebs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Teebs is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Aokison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aokison blocks Teebs's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Teebs.
I think Aokison 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: DARE 59
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Aokison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Kong throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aokison paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aokison lands an elbow inside.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aokison looking for a takedown.
Kong lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aokison digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.#TD#
Aokison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Aokison being controlled here, momentarily.
Kong pushing down on Aokison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kong wants to stand but Aokison has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kong is working away from the top position though.
Kong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aokison wants to control but Kong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kong stays in close to Aokison's body and controls the position.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Kong stays in close to Aokison's body and controls the position.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Aokison.
Kong controlling from the top position.
Aokison is pulling down on Kong's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kong looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kong sprawls and moves away.
Aokison throws a leg kick
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aokison misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aokison throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aokison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aokison.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
Aokison is looking to land body kicks.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Aokison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kong takes one on the button.
Aokison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Aokison avoids the body shot from Kong.
Aokison scores with a hook.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aokison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aokison dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Kong.
Aokison is looking to land body kicks.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aokison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aokison connects with a leg kick. Kong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aokison swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Aokison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aokison lands a jab.
Aokison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aokison throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aokison takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Kong thumps Aokison with a low kick.
Aokison jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aokison looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Aokison dives in and scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong is pulling down on Aokison's head. It's preventing any offense from Aokison, at least for the moment.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Kong trying to control the position here.
Aokison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Aokison is trying to ground and pound but Kong uses the momentary lack of control by Aokison to regain half guard.
Kong controlling the position well.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Kong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aokison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kong defending well though.
Aokison missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Aokison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is controlling Aokison's trapped leg to prevent Aokison from advancing to side control.
Aokison is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back!
Kong is trying to stick to Aokison's back but Aokison is turning into Kong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aokison.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Kong has control of Aokison's left arm, preventing Aokison from doing any damage.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Aokison lands a couple of digs.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Kong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aokison postures up.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Kong!#REVB#
Aokison working a defensive guard here.
Kong forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Aokison's cut.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD#
Aokison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
Kong dodges the ground and pound from Aokison.
Aokison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aokison trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
Kong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aokison.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aokison.
Kong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kong.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Kong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kong wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison 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.
Aokison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aokison working away.
Kong is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Aokison in the domination position with Kong hanging on.
Kong tries to bench press Aokison off him but Aokison keeps the position.
Kong prevents Aokison from improving position.
Aokison working the ground and pound but Kong is defending the strikes.
Aokison throws an elbow but Kong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Aokison tries for a kimura but Kong is defending well.
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Kong stops Aokison from passing to mount.
Aokison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A lull in the action here as Aokison stalls from top position.
What's Kong going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#ES2#
Kong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
Aokison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aokison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kong misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kong blocks a jab.
Aokison lands a glancing blow to the side of Kong's head.
Ryu Aokison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Aokison misses
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Aokison.
Aokison throws a big shot that misses.
Aokison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aokison.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Aokison's side.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aokison is defended easily by Kong.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xafan Kong.
I think Kong 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
In his post fight interview, Xafan Kong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ryu Aokison spoke after the fight, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: DARE 54
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Aokison staying out of range there.
Aokison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aokison misses with a low kick.
Hedgeh throws out a counter right but Aokison avoids it with no problem.
Hedgeh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hedgeh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aokison slips under a jab from Hedgeh.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hedgeh sprawls and moves away.
Hedgeh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hedgeh sprawls and moves away.
Hedgeh throws a hook to the side of Aokison's head but Aokison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aokison misses with a low kick.
Hedgeh lands with an uppercut that bounces Aokison off the cage and back into range.
Hedgeh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hedgeh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aokisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aokison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Hedgeh.
Aokison scores with a hook to the body. Hedgeh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Aokison defending well as Hedgeh loads up on a big left hand.
Hedgeh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Hedgeh.
Hedgeh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aokison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Dr A Hedgeh has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aokison.
A big left from Hedgeh misses.
Aokison dives in for a single leg takedown but Hedgeh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aokison digs a good body shot into Hedgeh's ribs.
Good leg kick by Aokison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aokison is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aokison misses with a double jab.
Hedgeh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Aokison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedgeh throws out the jab.
Hedgeh cracks Aokison with a good jab.
Hedgeh slips a jab from Aokison.
A countering left hand to the body from Hedgeh misses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aokison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aokison misses with a looping left.
Aokison tries to clinch up.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Hedgeh.
Aokison tries to clinch but Hedgeh moves away
and Hedgeh counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedgeh. Aokison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedgeh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hedgeh misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Aokison misses.
Aokison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Aokison misses
and Hedgeh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedgeh moves away.
Aokison scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Hedgeh misses with a looping right.
Aokison attempts a counter takedown but Hedgeh avoids it well and moves away.
Hedgeh throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Aokison gets a double leg takedown into Hedgeh's guard.
Aokison landing with the ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedgeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Hedgeh keeps moving.
Hedgeh seems keen to control Aokison's posture.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hedgeh's head.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedgeh is retaining full guard.
Hedgeh seems keen to control Aokison's posture.#T4#
Aokison wants to control from the top but Hedgeh keeps moving.
Hedgeh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hedgeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but Hedgeh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hedgeh wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison pulls Hedgeh in close to his closed guard and prevents Hedgeh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aokison'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.
Hedgeh postures up in Aokison's guard and throws a big left but Aokison blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr A Hedgeh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dr A Hedgeh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hedgeh looks to land a right hand but Aokison moved out of range.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hedgeh takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Aokison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hedgeh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aokison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedgeh.
Some wild striking there from Hedgeh.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Hedgeh throws a looping overhand right but Aokison ducks down to avoid it.
Hedgeh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aokison.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aokison is defended easily by Hedgeh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedgeh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Hedgeh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedgeh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedgeh jabs Aokison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hedgeh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Hedgeh sizes up Aokison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hedgeh throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Hedgeh throws a hook to the side of Aokison's head but Aokison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aokison throws the left hand but Hedgeh avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Hedgeh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedgeh stuffs the takedown attempt from Aokison. Aokison gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedgeh jabs Aokison right on the nose. Aokison blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Hedgeh misses its intended target.
Aokison throws a right hand that Hedgeh ducks under and follows up with a left that Hedgeh also avoids with ease.
Aokison throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Hedgeh counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Aokison! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison tries to get to full guard but Hedgeh has control of the leg.
Hedgeh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Hedgeh wants to pass to mount but Aokison is defending the position.
Aokison tries to roll over but Hedgeh keeps him under control.
Hedgeh not doing much here.
Aokison controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Hedgeh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hedgeh is continuing to stall.
Hedgeh is trying to control the action in half guard but Aokison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aokison keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison wants to clinch up but Hedgeh keeps it at a distance.
Hedgeh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aokison finds it's way round the side to connect with Hedgeh's head.
Hedgeh works Aokison's body with a nice hook.
Ryu Aokison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Aokison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedgeh just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Aokison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hedgeh!
Aokison scoring with punches from side control.
Hedgeh wants to control but Aokison postures up.
Aokison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Aokison tries for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedgeh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aokison connects with a decent elbow.
Hedgeh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aokison.
Hedgeh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aokison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr A Hedgeh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dr A Hedgeh'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#
Hedgeh throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Aokison lands a head kick that stumbles Hedgeh and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Hedgeh is rocked!
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hedgeh is still in real trouble! Can Aokison finish him?
Aokison loads up on a big left hand. Hedgeh felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Aokison looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hedgeh can't hide his disappointment, as Aokison celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Aokison!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DARE 45
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aokison.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard. #REVR#
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aokison is adopting a defensive guard.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan stays in close to Aokison's body and controls the position.
Aokison controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself. #T1#
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan 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.
Ryan won't allow Aokison to sweep him here.
Aokison pulls Ryan in to control the position.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Aokison controlling Ryan's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Aokison rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aokison wants a takedown but no success here.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Aokison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Aokison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.#TD2#
Aokison wants the takedown. Ryan is fighting it off but Aokison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryan's guard against the cage.
Aokison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aokison postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ryan pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aokison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aokison is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aokison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ryan trying to control the position here.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan seems keen to control Aokison's posture.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aokison works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aokison goes for a double leg but Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ryan continues to drive forward.
Ryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aokison darts in looking for a takedown but Ryan gets double underhooks and turns Aokison into the cage.
Ryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jimmy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aokison.
Aokison misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aokison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Aokison 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryan.
Aokison thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Aokison throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
As Aokison looks to move away, Ryan throws a big counter combo but Aokison just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Aokison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aokison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Aokison takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Ryan lands with a slapping head kick.
Aokison throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Aokison tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan drops Aokison with a naaaaasty hook - Aokison is in real trouble here! Ryan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Ryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy Ryan waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Aokison swings for the body but Brock moves out of range. #TD2#
Aokison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brock is trying to defend but Aokison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aokison connects with a nice short shot to Brock's temple.
Aokison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brock is trying to maintain the position but Aokison is very close to passing his half guard.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison working over Brock with some ground and pound. Brock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aokison looks to land a strike but Brock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Aokison wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brock looking to control.
Brock keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass. #SUB2#
Aokison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Aokison.
Aokison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brock's guard. #REVB##T2#
Brock is pulling down on Aokison's head to control his posture.
Aokison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aokison lands a couple of digs.
Aokison trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Aokison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aokison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aokison's best efforts.
Aokison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aokison.
Brock trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Aokison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though. #T3#
Aokison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brock taking some punishment here, with Aokison in his half guard.
Aokison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brock is not content to let Aokison control the position.
Aokison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brock controlling the position for now.#T4#
Ground and pound from Aokison.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aokison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison throws a strike but Brock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aokison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brock swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Aokison. Those never looked like landing.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Brock didn't expect that.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Brock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Brock!#REVR#
Brock trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Brock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brock tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Aokison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aokison lands a nice short elbow.
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brock wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Aokison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aokison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brock is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Aokison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Aokison trying to control from half guard but Brock is working away.
Brock trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Aokison is keen to just control but Brock is a slippery customer.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aokison is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Brock wants to get back to full guard.
Aokison winds up and cracks Brock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brock tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison is just content to waste time from the top position. Brock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Aokison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing Brock from standing up. #T4#
Aokison has Brock pulled in close to control his posture.
Brock wants to stand and escape but instead Aokison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've been informed that Aokison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aokison cracks Brock with a solid left hand.
Aokison chips away with some ground and pound.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison throws a strike but Brock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aokison is adopting a defensive guard.
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aokison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aokison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aokison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aokison connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Brock.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brock duly obliges.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokison throws out the jab.
Aokison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brock counters with a series of strikes. Aokison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison lands a nice hook to Brock's body. Brock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aokison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aokison tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a leg kick but Aokison sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Aokison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brock moves out of range as Aokison strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Brock misses its target.
Brock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock leaves Aokison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
Aokison with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Aokison darts in and clinches Brock up against the cage.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock prevents the takedown attempt.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brock tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Brock has him pressed against the cage.
Aokison has Brock pressed against the cage, preventing Brock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Aokison.
Aokison misses with a body punch.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Aokison fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Aokison drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brock's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock trying to control the position.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Aokison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aokison has Brock in his guard.#REVR#
Brock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aokison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brock throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison trying to keep a closed guard but Brock is proving a slippery customer.
Ryu Aokison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing Brock from standing up. #SU#
Brock gets to his feet - Aokison follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Brock gets tackled into the cage by Aokison. Aokison maintains the clinch.
Brock pushes off an throws an elbow but Aokison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aokison blocks it with crossed arms.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Brock tries a body shot but Aokison blocks it. #TD2#
Aokison has clasped his hands together around Brock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aokison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DARE 29 LIBERTY
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Aokison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Aokison feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Aokison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aokison chips away with some ground and pound.
Aokison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aokison taking a breather here.
Baker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aokison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to remain calm as Aokison controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Baker being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Aokison scoring with punches and elbows.
Baker is looking to reverse the position.
Aokison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aokison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Baker is looking to reverse the position.
Aokison takes a little break here. Baker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Baker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Baker seems a little lost for a moment, as Aokison dominates the positioning.
Baker is trying to buck Aokison off.
Aokison controlling from side mount.
Aokison is chipping away with strikes.
Baker tries to buck Aokison off but Aokison is having none of it.#T3#
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
Aokison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aokison slows the pace down.
Baker taking a bit of punishment here - Aokison scoring with strikes.
Baker 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.
Baker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aokison's best efforts.
Aokison controlling the action here.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Aokison is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Aokison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aokison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aokison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well. #T4#
Aokison stalling.
Baker tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Baker is trying to stand up here but Aokison is controlling him well.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Baker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aokison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison stops Baker from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baker misses with the combination.
Aokison wants to clinch.#TD#
Baker gets caught flat footed, as Aokison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Aokison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aokison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aokison prevents Baker from standing back up. #T1#
Aokison not doing much here.
Aokison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baker for as long as he can get away with.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Baker is looking to control Aokison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Aokison prevents Baker from standing back up.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Aokison 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aokison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Aokison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Aokison is very close to passing his half guard.
Aokison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aokison prevents Baker from improving his position.
Aokison stalling.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Aokison winds up and cracks Baker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Aokison is controlling him
Aokison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison slows the pace down in half guard.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aokison is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aokison continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to stand back up but Aokison is controlling him
Baker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Aokison gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker tries to clinch up.
Aokison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baker manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Aokison forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aokison tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baker. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Aokison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Aokison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aokison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker is trying to push Aokison away but Aokison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Aokison blocks with his arms.
Aokison is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Aokison blocks an uppercut.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body. #T1##TD#
Aokison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aokison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aokison has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage.
Aokison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. #REVR#
Baker has momentary wrist control but Aokison slips an elbow through the middle.
Aokison controlling from the top position.
Baker controls Aokison momentarily but Aokison frees himself.
Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Aokison pushes his legs off easily.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Aokison passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aokison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Aokison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison passes to full mount!
Aokison avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
Aokison content just to control the position here. #T3#
Baker tries to hold on but Aokison postures up.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Aokison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aokison controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aokison.
Aokison with good strikes from the mount here!
Aokison working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Baker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Aokison controlling from mount.
Baker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Aokison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aokison, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DARE 24 THE RETURNED
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Bagov darts in looking for a takedown but Aokison gets double underhooks and turns Bagov into the cage.
Aokison throws a head kick that Bagov semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Aokison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Bagov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aokison scores with a punch to the head.
Aokison tries to clinch up but Bagov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Aokison rushes Bagov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bagov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Aokison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bagov wants to take the fight to the mat but Aokison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is trying to pull guard but Aokison has him pressed against the cage.
Bagov goes for a takedown attempt but Aokison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Bagov dives in and scores a takedown into Aokison's guard.#T1#
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagov throwing strikes from guard but Aokison blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison pulls Bagov in close to prevent any damage.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Aokison has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aokison controlling the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagov works over Aokison with some ground and pound from guard.
Bagov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagov.
Bagov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Bagov looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bagov working for a triangle but Aokison defends it easily.
Bagov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aokison stays in close to Bagov's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aokison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bagov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard. #REVB#
Aokison wants to sweep here but Bagov controlling him for the moment.
Bagov passes Aokison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagov trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Bagov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Aokison has managed to clinch.
Aokison is pressed up against the cage. Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aokison down to the mat. Aokison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aokison just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagov.
Bagov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aokison swivels and escapes.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Aokison slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison moves in looking to clinch but Bagov pushes him off.
And Bagov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagov circles away.
Bagov connects with a looping right hand.
Bagov shoots for a double leg takedown but Aokison sprawls well. He's pushed Bagov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Bagov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aokison sprawls well. Aokison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aokison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aokison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Aokison instigates a clinch.
Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aokison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bagov has Aokison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aokison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Aokison scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aokison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aokison presses Bagov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bagov blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Bagov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aokison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bagov can turn it around.#TD2#
Bagov jumps guard and drags Aokison to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Aokison is posturing up here but Bagov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aokison tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aokison has to tap! Slick submission there by Bagov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
A victorious Ali Bagov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan.'.

Event: Aspire 95: Green vs Souvlaki 2
Date: Dec 24, 2017

#R1#
Mu throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mu misses with a looping right.
Mu throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Aokison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mu throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Mu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Aokison counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Mu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mu throws a series of punches but Aokison moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mu misses with a wild body shot.
Mu misses with a body kick.
Aokison sizes up Mu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1##CL#
Aokison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mu blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aokison fails to pull guard.
Aokison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mu avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the cage.
Aokison pushes Mu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mu lands a shoulder strike.
Aokison swings wildly with an uppercut but Mu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aokison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mu backwards. #CUT#
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
Mu is working Aokison over against the cage.
Aokison jumps guard but Mu stands there with Aokison around his waist. Aokison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aokison blocks an uppercut.
Aokison pushes Mu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aokison blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2##TD#
Aokison drags the fight down to the ground.
Aokison looking to control. #SUB#
Aokison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mu looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mu defends well.
Mu is pushing down on Aokison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aokison is fighting to maintain full guard but Mu has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Aokison actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aokison wants to control but Mu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mu controlling the pace. #SUB#
Aokison looking for submissions off his back.
Mu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aokison tries to roll over but Mu keeps him under control.#SUB#
Aokison actively working from the bottom here.
Mu prevents Aokison from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mu stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mu. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but He Mu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on He Mu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Aokison misses.
Mu tries a quick counter leg kick but Aokison is wise to it.
Mu moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Aokison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mu blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aokison misses with a punch on the inside.
Mu blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Mu blocks a body shot from Aokison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mu pushes Aokison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aokison working aggressively here.
Aokison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryu Aokison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Mu.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
Aokison misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Mu blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Mu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison.
Aokison displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mu up against the cage.#BC2#
Mu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mu misses with an uppercut. Aokison saw that one coming.
Aokison needs to keep his hands up - Mu had a free shot at his head there.
Aokison connects with a right hand. Mu shakes it off.
Mu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aokison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
He Mu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mu lands a nice looking body shot.
Aokison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mu in his tracks.
Aokison moves forwards but Mu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison takes a swing at Mu's ribcage but misses.
Mu throws out a counter right but Aokison avoids it with no problem.
Mu slips a jab from Aokison.
Aokison backing away here, and Mu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mu wants it to stay on the feet.
Mu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ryu Aokison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mu moves away from the strike by Aokison.
Mu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Aokison misses with a lunging right hand
and Mu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mu moves away from the strike by Aokison.
Aokison looks to score with a jab to the body but Mu is just out of range.
Aokison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aokison slips a jab and a cross from Mu.
Mu ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
Mu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aokison.
Mu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Aokison throws the left hand but Mu avoids the punch easily.
Aokison tries for a takedown but Mu circles away easily
and Mu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aokison thinking.
Mu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aokison.#CL#
Aokison rushes Mu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mu is pushing Aokison up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mu misses with some punches.
Aokison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Aokison.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Mu holds him up against the cage and eventually Aokison drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aokison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but He Mu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on He Mu's cut.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Mu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mu slips a jab from Aokison.
Aokison misses with a jab to the body
and Mu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aokison's knee momentarily.
Mu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aokison dodges the punch combination from Mu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aokison checks it well.
Aokison is looking for a counter combo.
Mu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Aokison tries to clinch but Mu is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mu blocks the leg kick.
Mu blocks a jab.
Mu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aokison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aokison tries to clinch but Mu moves away
and Mu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Mu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aokison wants to clinch but Mu slips to the side
and Mu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Aokison takes a swing at Mu's ribcage but misses.
Mu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aokison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mu.
Aokison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mu throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Mu just misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison misses with an uppercut.
Mu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aokison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mu manages to avoid it.
Aokison slips under a jab.
Aokison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aokison tries to clinch there but Mu circles away.
Mu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mu.
Mu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
He Mu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aokison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aokison looks to clinch
and Mu counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Aokison moves into the clinch.
Mu prevents a body shot from Aokison. #T4#
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mu avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the cage.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison tries to work over Mu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison throws a punch but it's blocked by Mu.
Mu blocking some punches.
Aokison misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Mu - that landed with a thud.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mu avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the cage.
Mu prevents a body shot from Aokison.
Mu blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
He Mu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mu 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... He Mu!

Event: Aspire 91: Green v Lee
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Aokison circles away.
Adams misses with a double jab. #CL#
Adams gets a clinch.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aokison has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aokison.
Adams 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.
Aokison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Aokison breaks the clinch.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aokison.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to clinch.
A jab from Adams misses.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aokison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adams sprawls well. Adams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aokison gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Aokison throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aokison is trying to stall.
Aokison is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Adams.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams looking for a takedown.
Aokison gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aokison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Aokison swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Aokison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aokison misses with the head strike.
Adams misses with some punches.
Aokison throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
A right hand to the body from Aokison.
Adams lands a body shot.
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!
Aokison misses with some punches.
Aokison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aokison takes a shot to the head.
Adams pushes Aokison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aokison gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Aokison misses with some punches.
Aokison throws a head punch that misses.
Aokison gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aokison's coach down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aokison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison. #T3#
Aokison misses with the head strike.
Aokison jumps guard but Adams stands there with Aokison around his waist. Aokison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.
A short right from Aokison on the inside.
Aokison throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
A head punch on the inside from Aokison fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aokison.
Aokison struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Aokison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aokison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands a left hand. #BC2#
Aokison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aokison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aokison somewhat.
Adams lands with a cross. #T4#
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aokison motions for Adams to come forward. Aokison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Adams misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aokison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aokison throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aokison thinking.
Aokison moves away from the strike by Adams.
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aokison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Adams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.#CL#
Adams forces Aokison back against the cage and clinches.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aokison lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Aokison has picked Adams up - he's going for a ride! Aokison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Aokison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Aokison eventually gives up the hold.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adams is pressing down on Aokison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aokison landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aokison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aokison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Aokison feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aokison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aokison swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Nice shot by Aokison.#TD#
Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adams is thwarting Aokison's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Adams.
Aokison is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Adams is trying to control. Aokison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams working over Aokison with some ground and pound. Aokison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Aokison's hands, connecting with Aokison's forehead.
Adams 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.
Adams winds up and cracks Aokison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aokison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams drops an elbow to the side of Aokison's head.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Aokison wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Adams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Adams misses with an uppercut. Aokison saw that one coming.
Aokison throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Aokison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aokison counters with a straight right hand.
Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams lands a nice hook to Aokison's body. Aokison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams catches Aokison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams wants to clinch but Aokison slips to the side
and Aokison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Aokison counter with a right hand.
Aokison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Aokison misses.
Aokison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aokison scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams misses with a looping left.
Aokison misses with a low kick.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aokison on the side of the head.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams cracks Aokison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Aokison is rocked!
Adams finds Aokison's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Aokison flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Adams lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Aokison will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Adams!
James Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire 86: Yew v Jones
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1##TD#
Dog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dog is looking for a triangle but Aokison pushes his legs off easily.
Aokison trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dog is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Aokison postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aokison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aokison misses with the ground and pound.
Dog is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aokison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aokison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dog can't do much from the bottom here.
Aokison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Aokison works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aokison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2##SUB#
Aokison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dog has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aokison working away.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Aokison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Dog tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aokison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aokison with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aokison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aokison with the ground and pound from mount.
Dog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aokison lands a big elbow.
We've been hearing that Aokison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dog working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Aokison looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Aokison controlling the position easily from mount.
Aokison landing shots from mount.
Dog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Aokison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aokison.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog has hold of Aokison's hands but Aokison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aokison thuds a left hand into Dog's body.
Aokison shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aokison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Aokison moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison slips a straight right by Dog.
Aokison tried to score with a low kick but Dog checks it.
Dog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aokison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Aokison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Aokison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aokison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dog avoids it really well and circles away.
Dog misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Dog.
Aokison scores with a decent looking hook.
Aokison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aokison cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aokison.
Aokison throws a solid leg kick but Dog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aokison.#T2#
Aokison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Dog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Aokison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aokison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
Aokison misses with a double jab.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryu Aokison is winning the standup battle so far.
Aokison throws a leg kick
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Aokison is out of range.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aokison staying out of range there.
Aokison throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Dog motions for Aokison to come forward. Dog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aokison throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog connects with an inside leg kick.
Aokison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aokison connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aokison moves away from the strike by Dog.
Dog blocks a head kick by Aokison.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aokison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aokison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Junkyard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog misses with a hook. Aokison ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Aokison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Aokison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryu Aokison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aokison slips a straight right by Dog.
Dog throws a low kick, looking for Aokison's leg but Aokison calmly moves out of range.
Dog scores with a one two! Aokison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aokison shoots for a takedown but Dog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aokison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aokison off to one side.
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aokison's hands.
Aokison shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aokison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
Dog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Aokison.
Aokison moves away from the strike by Dog.
Aokison cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
Aokison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog. Dog obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Aokison. Beautiful body shot.
Aokison takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Aokison's head back.
Aokison shoots for a takedown but Dog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aokison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aokison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aokison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Aokison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aokison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aokison misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Dog cracks Aokison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aokison.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Aokison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dog scoring well with a low kick there.
Aokison defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Aokison slips a jab from Dog.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dog 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 Aokison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aokison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Dog throws a leg kick but Aokison checks it.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.
Aokison throws a right and a left that Dog avoids nicely.
Aokison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Aokison attempts a counter takedown but Dog avoids it well and moves away.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog slaps away a takedown attempt from Aokison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Aokison fails to land with a series of punches.
Aokison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dog scores with a sloppy right hand. Aokison should have avoided that one. #T4#
Aokison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aokison there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Aokison is rocked!
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aokison goes for a double leg but Dog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dog continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog cracks Aokison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Aokison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aokison seems to have got his legs back now.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Aokison to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junkyard Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dog 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Junkyard Dog made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Pate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aokison.
A big right from Aokison misses.
Aokison tries to move into range but Pate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aokison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aokison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pate.
Pate slips a jab from Aokison.
Aokison throws a jab when Pate was well out of range.
Pate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aokison swings for the body but Pate moves out of range.
Pate throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Aokison feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate lands a jab to the nose.
Aokison misses with a looping left.
Pate scoring well with a low kick there.
Pate 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.
Aokison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pate.
It looked like Aokison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Aokison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murha Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison swings for the body but Pate moves out of range.
Aokison scores with a hook to the body. Pate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pate misses the shot to the body.
Aokison lands a body shot.
Pate avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Aokison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aokison postures up in Pate's guard and throws a big left but Pate blocks it.
Pate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Aokison looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Pate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison postures up in Pate's guard and throws a big left but Pate blocks it.
Aokison looking to pass the guard.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Pate keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
Aokison 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.#T3#
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pate trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison slips a jab and a cross from Pate.
Aokison cracks a nice hook into Pate's ribs.
Aokison shoots in but Pate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good work by Pate as he checks the leg kick.
Pate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aokison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pate was well out of range. Poor timing from Aokison.
Pate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Aokison cracks Pate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Pate throws a front kick aimed at Aokison's knee but Aokison avoids it well.
Aokison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aokison throws a low kick but Pate moves out of range easily.
Murha Pate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pate slips a straight right by Aokison.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pate.
The fighters circling - Pate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aokison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison misses with a looping left.
Pate throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pate lands with a shot to the body.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pate.
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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
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#
A big right from Pate misses.
Aokison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pate throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aokison's head.
Aokison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pate manages to avoid it.
Pate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pate scoring well with a low kick there.
Pate throws a leg kick but Aokison sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison misses with a looping left.
Aokison shoots in but Pate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aokison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pate defends it nicely.
Pate looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Aokison just misses with a punch to the body.
Pate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aokison misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Pate.
Aokison throws a jab when Pate was well out of range.
Pate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aokison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pate misses with a kick to the body.
Pate is looking to chop away at Aokison's legs.
Pate scores with a body shot.
Pate tries a head kick but it misses.
Aokison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Pate is looking to slow Aokison down with leg kicks.
Pate throws a sloppy head kick
and Aokison counters with an outside leg kick.
Pate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pate throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aokison's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison throws a push kick but Pate slaps the foot to one side.
Pate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aokison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pate.
Murha Pate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Pate misses the target.
Pate tests Aokison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aokison tests Pate's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Pate throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pate connects with an inside leg kick.
Pate misses with a hook. Aokison ducked under it nicely.
Pate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aokison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pate circles away quickly and effectively.
Pate feints a counter leg kick.
Pate throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pate under the eye.
Aokison tries a low kick but Pate avoids it.
Aokison checks a low kick from Pate.
Aokison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aokison scores with a nice strike.
Aokison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aokison attempts a counter takedown but Pate avoids it well and moves away.
Pate ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.#T4#
Aokison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pate. Pate obviously looking to wear him down.
Pate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aokison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Aokison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aokison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pate avoids the body shot from Aokison.
Aokison swings widly with a right hand
and Pate counters with a stiff right hand.
Aokison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pate counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Pate 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#
Aokison misses with a low kick.
Aokison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aokison scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Aokison. Beautiful body shot.
Pate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison is looking to counter punch.
Aokison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aokison throws a low kick but Pate moves out of range easily.
Aokison checks a leg kick.
Pate throws a solid leg kick but Aokison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pate.
A slow jab from Pate misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Aokison misses
and Pate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aokison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aokison misses with a right hand
and Pate counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pate motions for Aokison to come forward. Pate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Pate throws a front kick that sends Aokison stumbling back into the ropes.
Pate wants to land a leg kick but Aokison is out of range.
Pate throws a jab but it's blocked by Aokison.
Pate scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Pate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aokison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aokison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aokison connects with a looping right hand.
Pate punishes Aokison's body with a nice straight punch.
Pate connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Pate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aokison.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Pate scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aokison slips a straight right by Pate.
Aokison throws a right hand that misses
and Aokison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pate blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Pate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pate walks into a straight right hand from Aokison.
Pate throws a hook to the side of Aokison's head but Aokison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pate throws a leg kick which misses Aokison's front leg but catches the back leg as Aokison tries to avoid it.
Pate scores with a punch to the head.
Pate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Aokison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pate.
Aokison fails to land the takedown.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aokison throws out a loose jab but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate works Aokison's body with a nice hook.
Aokison shoots in for a takedown but Pate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aokison throws a leg kick that misses.
Pate throws out a counter right but Aokison avoids it with no problem.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
A little jabbing left from Pate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pate connects with a looping right hand.
Pate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pate scores with the left hand. Aokison knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Pate feints and then cracks Aokison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aokison down.
Aokison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pate's head backwards.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Pate.
Aokison misses with a body shot
and Pate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aokison throws a low kick but Pate moves out of range easily.
Aokison looks to land a left hand but Pate moved out of range nicely.
Pate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pate lands with a shot to the body.
Pate cracks Aokison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pate works Aokison's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Pate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pate 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Murha Pate!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Murha Pate!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Murha Pate!

Murha Pate wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Bushido 67: Jacobson vs. Baals
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aokison sprawls well. Aokison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet.
Kravac on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Aokison moves into the clinch.
Kravac is working for takedown but Aokison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aokison misses with the head strike.
Aokison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aokison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aokison.
A right hook to the body lands for Aokison.
Aokison lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Kravac controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Aokison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aokison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Aokison working aggressively here. #T1#
Aokison lands a nice uppercut.
Aokison stops a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Aokison tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aokison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aokison.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but Aokison has him pressed against the ropes.
Aokison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aokison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Aokison presses Kravac against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aokison tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Aokison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Aokison as the two fighters clinch.
Aokison working aggressively here.
Kravac is trying to drag Aokison to the mat but Aokison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Aokison forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#T2#
Aokison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aokison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aokison struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravac controls his hands.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Aokison.
Aokison gets through Kravac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Aokison. #ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
Aokison pushes Kravac against the ropes. Aokison is working some dirty boxing. Aokison pushes off with a quick right hook! Kravac goes down! Kravac tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aokison moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Aokison!
A very excited looking Ryu Aokison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Aokison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aokison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Gardner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
Gardner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aokison under the eye.
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gardner ducks right into an uppercut from Aokison.
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardner misses with a wild body shot.
Aokison misses with a looping right.
Gardner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gardner misses with a two punch combination.
Gardner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aokison defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Aokison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner misses with a body punch.
Aokison has a couple of punches blocked by Gardner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gardner trying to stall but Aokison improves his position.
Aokison gets through Gardner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gardner.
Gardner blocking some punches.
Aokison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Gardner.
A short right from Aokison.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison gets through Gardner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Gardner.
Gardner looking to stall.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison tries to work over Gardner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Gardner has him pressed against the ropes.
Gardner'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison. #TD#
Aokison jumps guard and drags Gardner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB#
Aokison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gardner escapes and throws Aokison's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aokison tries to bench press Gardner off him but Gardner keeps the position.
Aokison is being controlled here.
Aokison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gardner trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Aokison is trying to get back to half guard.
Aokison struggling a bit here.
Aokison tries to improve position but can't.
Aokison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gardner trying to control from half guard but Aokison is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Aokison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardner is thwarting Aokison's attempts to control the position.
Gardner not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gardner lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gardner misses with an uppercut
and Aokison counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Gardner misses its intended target.
Gardner throws a right hand that misses
and Aokison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gardner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aokison.
Aokison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aokison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gardner's head backwards.
Aokison lands a really nice looking cross but Gardner seems unphased.
Aokison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gardner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aokison defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Gardner throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Gardner misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardner. Aokison does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aokison lands a jab to the head.
Aokison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Aokison wants to land a leg kick but Gardner is out of range.
A nice side step and Gardner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aokison looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range.
Aokison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardner can do to turn this around?
Aokison swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
Aokison loads up on a big right hand but Gardner slips the punch.
Aokison misses with a straight right.
Aokison slips under a jab from Gardner.
Aokison takes one on the button.
Gardner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aokison on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.#CL#
Aokison has Gardner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gardner tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aokison lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gardner. #T2#
Aokison lands with a right to the head.
Gardner trying to control the position but instead, Aokison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gardner into the ropes.
Aokison misses with some punches.
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the ropes.
Aokison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison misses with the head strike.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Aokison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Aokison lands a left hand.
Aokison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aokison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gardner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Aokison blocks a body shot from Gardner.
Aokison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gardner being controlled against the ropes.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Aokison working aggressively here.
Gardner tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ryu Aokison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Aokison.
A short right from Aokison on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gardner.
Gardner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Good body shot from Gardner.
A body shot lands from Gardner.
Aokison pushes Gardner against the ropes. Aokison is working some dirty boxing. Aokison pushes off with a quick right hook! Gardner goes down! Gardner tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aokison moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Aokison!
After winning the bout, Ryu Aokison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 60: Soszynski v Okah 2
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Aokison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aokison slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a lunging right hand
and Aokison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Aokison has his takedown stuffed
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Aokison ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Bailey cracks Aokison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Aokison walks into a straight right hand from Bailey.
The fighters circling - Aokison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Bailey with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Aokison falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bailey dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seung-Jin Bailey!
Seung-Jin Bailey made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm back'.

Event: Bushido 55: Mayhem vs. Aokison
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Aokison lands a lovely overhand right.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Aokison.
Mayhem misses the body punch #CL2#
and Aokison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aokison.
Aokison tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Mayhem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mayhem lands with a light punch inside.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the ropes.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Aokison.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aokison misses with a body punch. #T1#
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Aokison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aokison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aokison lands an uppercut.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Aokison.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aokison.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Aokison.
A short right from Aokison on the inside.
Mayhem tries a body shot but Aokison blocks it.
A short right from Aokison.
Mayhem tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayhem is keeping busy.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Aokison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aokison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aokison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayhems head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
Aokison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aokison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayhem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aokison is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aokison misses with some punches.
Mayhem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aokison throws a head punch that misses.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Aokison is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayhem has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Mayhem. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Aokison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the ropes.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mayhem. #CUT#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Aokison tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Aokison fails to land.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike.
Aokison tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Aokison throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Aokison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison.
Aokison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Mayhem.
Aokison working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aokison swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the ropes.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Aokison lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Aokison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Mayhem blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mayhem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aokison throws a looping overhand right but Mayhem ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Mayhem's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aokison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Aokison darts in and clinches Mayhem up against the ropes.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aokison.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Aokison.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aokison misses with the head strike.
Mayhem tries a body shot but Aokison blocks it. #BC2#
Aokison breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Aokison lands with a right to the head.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aokison looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Aokison.
A shot in the inside from Aokison.
A nice left hand lands by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Aokison blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayhem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Mayhem lands a big right hand that drops Aokison! The killer instinct kicks in and Mayhem finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mayhem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
After the fight, Bryan Mayhem was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: B51: Jacobson vs. Bunker 2
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aokison avoids it really well and circles away.
Aokison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aokison 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.
Brown is looking to clinch but Aokison is avoiding it.
Aokison stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aokison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Aokison gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the ropes.
Brown walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brown.
Aokison lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Aokison tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Aokison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Brown shoots for a takedown but Aokison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aokison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD#
Aokison catches Brown napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Brown to the canvas! #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Aokison finish him?#SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aokison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aokison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown 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.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Aokison passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Aokison prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Aokison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Brown can't escape the position.
Aokison is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Brown. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Aokison keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Brown covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Aokison is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Aokison has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brown! Can he survive? No! He's out! Aokison gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Aokison!
An out of breath Ryu Aokison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Aokison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mu counters with a stiff right hand.
Aokison moves in looking to clinch but Mu pushes him off.
Aokison tries to clinch up but Mu circles away and keeps his distance.
Mu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Mu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aokison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aokison is looking to slow Mu down with leg kicks.
Aokison with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mu to counter with a crisp jab.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Mu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison lands a right hook to the body.
Aokison scores with a jab. Mu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aokison cracks Mu with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Mu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aokison. Aokison obviously looking to wear him down.
Mu slaps away a takedown attempt from Aokison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aokison fails with the takedown
and Mu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
He Mu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.
Aokison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aokison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mu as he avoids it easily.
Mu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aokison.
We've been told by Mu's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aokison.
Mu is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aokison.
Mu connects with a single shot there.
Mu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aokison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aokison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aokison throws a poor cross that misses
and Mu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aokison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aokison somewhat.#T3#
Mu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mu throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aokison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Mu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mu tries to get out of the position.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mu is trying to control the position but Aokison postures up.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mu keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass. #T4#
Aokison wants to control from the top but Mu keeps moving.
Mu is controlling Aokison's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Mu misses #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Mu keeps moving.
Aokison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Mu has wrist control.
Aokison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Aokison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mu misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Mu controls the action.
Mu scores with a shoulder strike.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Mu turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Aokison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mu slips a straight right by Aokison.
Aokison lands a jab to Mu's midsection.
Aokison swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Mu counters with a crisp one two that drops Aokison! Mu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Aokison to his feet! Aokison is in big trouble!
Aokison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mu connects with a leg kick. Aokison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Mu wants to slow Aokison down by chopping away at his legs.
Mu just misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison throws out a counter right but Mu avoids it with no problem.
Aokison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mu throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Aokison doesn't manage to clinch there - Mu circles away.
Mu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mu swats away the attempt to clinch by Aokison.
Aokison connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Mu misses with a low kick as Aokison jumps back.
Mu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aokison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mu blocks a jab.
Mu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aokison.
Mu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
The crowd cheers as Mu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aokison doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.#T3#
Aokison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison moves to clinch but Mu breaks away
and Mu counters with a crisp right that sends Aokison to the canvas! Mu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). He Mu!

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison and Duncan McAlister. The crowd seem to be enjoying McAlister's choice of entrance music: Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

192 cm
21 yrs
208 lbs

210 cm
46 yrs
259 lbs

Aokison

McAlister

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

McAlister has taken the fight to the clinch.

McAlister manages to pull guard.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but McAlister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but McAlister is retaining full guard.
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but McAlister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (0) vs (2) McAlister
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aokison working for submissions but it's allowed McAlister to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAlister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. McAlister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison is working hard here to advance position.

Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aokison trying to control here.
Aokison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAlister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Aokison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McAlister 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 Aokison.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (0) vs (5) McAlister
Aokison is looking to regain half guard here but McAlister keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister just content to control the position.
Aokison is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Aokison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to get back to full guard.
Aokison is looking to control McAlister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aokison avoid being mounted?
McAlister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McAlister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aokison tries to roll over but McAlister keeps him under control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aokison trying to hold on to McAlister's head to control him but McAlister postures up.
Aokison is trying to get back to full guard.
McAlister stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAlister passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aokison!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (0) vs (8) McAlister

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aokison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McAlister controlling from mount.
Aokison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McAlister sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aokison is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison tries to lock up and control but McAlister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McAlister controlling the position easily from mount.
Aokison is trying to escape the mount.
Aokison wants to hold on but McAlister pushes him away.
Aokison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McAlister is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McAlister controlling the position easily from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to hold on but McAlister pushes him away.
Aokison regains half guard.
Aokison wants to control but McAlister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aokison is looking to get back to full guard here but McAlister has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (0) vs (11) McAlister
Aokison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McAlister is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Aokison (0) vs (13) McAlister
McAlister prevents Aokison from getting the reversal.
Aokison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McAlister is taking a breather. Aokison 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.
Aokison is trying to control but McAlister manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (0) vs (16) McAlister
Aokison is wriggling around trying to escape.
McAlister avoids the attempt from Aokison to control.
McAlister prevents Aokison from getting the reversal.
McAlister controlling the pace for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison working to try and regain half guard.
McAlister controlling the pace for now.
Aokison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aokison tries to hold on but McAlister postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to escape the mount.
Aokison regains half guard.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McAlister is working away from the top position though.
McAlister passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aokison!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (0) vs (19) McAlister

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McAlister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aokison tries to lock up and control but McAlister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McAlister content just to control the position here.
Aokison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aokison tries to lock up and control but McAlister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aokison is looking to improve his position but McAlister isn't that keen on the idea.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McAlister controlling from mount.
Aokison wants to hold on but McAlister pushes him away.
McAlister controlling from mount.
Aokison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is looking to get to half guard.
McAlister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aokison tries to hold on but McAlister postures up.
Aokison working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAlister controlling the position easily from mount.
Aokison is desperately trying to improve his position but McAlister has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
McAlister wins on points by 19 to 0.
Duncan McAlister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Richards and Ryu Aokison. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
28 yrs
209 lbs

192 cm
21 yrs
208 lbs

Richards

Aokison

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ben Richards! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryu Aokison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

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

Aokison rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aokison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aokison 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.

Aokison drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.

Aokison pulls Richards into guard.
Richards is looking to advance position but Aokison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Richards (0) vs (4) Aokison
Richards wants to hold on but Aokison pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison is looking to work his way around to Richards's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Richards tries to hold on but Aokison pushes him away.
Aokison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is trying desperately to improve position.
Aokison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
Aokison wants to take Richards's back but he can't do it this time.
Aokison trying to control but Richards is having none of it.

Aokison looking for a guillotine from mount but Richards is having none of it.
Richards is desperately trying to improve his position but Aokison has a good base and remains in mount.

Aokison has hold of Richards's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richards manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Aokison is working for a guillotine from mount but Richards frees his head quite easily.
Aokison moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Richards (0) vs (7) Aokison

Aokison patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aokison looking for the choke but no joy.

Aokison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Richards turns into Aokison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richards (2) vs (7) Aokison
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Aokison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Richards escapes and throws Aokison's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (5) vs (7) Aokison

Richards tries for a kimura but Aokison is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Aokison sneaks back into half guard.

Aokison actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Aokison trying to control here.

Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Aokison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Aokison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aokison moves into full guard.
Aokison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aokison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Aokison's legs - danger averted.
Aokison looking to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Aokison is trying to keep Richards in close.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richards (5) vs (9) Aokison
Aokison advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (5) vs (12) Aokison
Richards prevents Aokison from improving position.
Richards tries to bench press Aokison off him but Aokison keeps the position.
Aokison has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Richards (5) vs (14) Aokison
Aokison with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richards has given up his back here. Will Aokison look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Richards (5) vs (17) Aokison

Aokison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aokison is not going to allow Richards to sit and survive in this position.

Aokison working for a choke but Richards is defending well.
Richards trying to control the hands but Aokison won't let him.
Aokison doesn't have the hooks in and Richards manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richards (7) vs (17) Aokison

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.

Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.

Aokison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richards 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 Aokison.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (10) vs (17) Aokison
Aokison manages to get back to half guard.

Aokison looking for submissions off his back.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Aokison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aokison won't allow Richards to pass to mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison trying to control from the bottom.
Richards wants to control but Aokison is keeping him busy.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Richards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aokison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richards is thwarting Aokison's attempts to control the position.
Aokison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Richards is working for a kimura here but Aokison manages to reverse the position and he's now in Richards's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richards (10) vs (19) Aokison

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison looking to pass the guard.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Richards being controlled here, momentarily.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aokison advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (10) vs (22) Aokison
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards wants to control but Aokison postures up.
Richards tries to buck Aokison off but Aokison is having none of it.
Richards is not content to let Aokison control the position.

Aokison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richards is trying to control Aokison's posture but Aokison avoids it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Aokison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aokison working away.
Richards sneaks back into half guard.

Aokison is working for a kimura but Richards is defending it quite comfortably.

Aokison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards moves into full guard.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aokison wins on points by 22 to 10.
An out of breath Ryu Aokison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC Night of Champions
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Hroovitnisson lands with a nice body punch.
Hroovitnisson jabs Aokison right on the nose. Aokison blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Hroovitnisson misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Hroovitnisson.
Aokison misses with a right hand
enabling Hroovitnisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aokison cracks Hroovitnisson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hroovitnisson lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that Hroovitnisson 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.
Aokison looks to clinch
and Hroovitnisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aokison throws a jab when Hroovitnisson was well out of range.
Hroovitnisson moves out of range of the body kick from Aokison.
It seemed like Hroovitnisson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hroovitnisson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Aokison right on the button. Aokison goes down! Hroovitnisson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hroovitnisson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hati Hroovitnisson!
An out of breath Hati Hroovitnisson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC Asylum 10
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Nicolas is quick to defend against it.
Aokison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Aokison saw that one coming.
Aokison moves in looking to clinch but Nicolas pushes him off.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Aokison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicolas doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Aokison gets a clinch.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aokison throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Aokison lands with a good body shot.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nicolas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison goes for a double leg but Nicolas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicolas continues to drive forward.
Aokison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Aokison darts in trying to clinch
and Aokison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Aokison gets a clinch.
Aokison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicolas up against the cage.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Nicolas wants to break free but Aokison has control. #TD#
Aokison decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Aokison is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nicolas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aokison's body to avoid the submission. Aokison has instead reached around Nicolas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aokison arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryu Aokison!
A relieved looking Ryu Aokison 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: Survivor Indivial Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Aokison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dog pushes Aokison away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aokison gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Dog tries to escape back to his feet but Aokison has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Dog's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Dog is tapping! Aokison saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Survivor Individual Round 1
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Rockso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aokison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aokison throws a chopping leg kick but Rockso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Rockso clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Rockso pulls guard effortlessly.
Rockso keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockso is keeping the position for now.
Aokison stays in close to Rockso's body and controls the position.
Aokison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockso's guard.
Rockso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aokison pulls his head out easily.
Aokison trying to control from half guard but Rockso is working away. #SUB#
Aokison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockso defends it well. #T1#
Still in half guard, Aokison seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rockso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aokison is thwarting Rockso's attempts to control the position.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockso is looking to control Aokison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockso avoid being mounted?
Aokison wants to pass to mount but Rockso is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rockso looking for submissions off his back.
Rockso gets back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rockso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rockso working a defensive guard here.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockso is retaining full guard.
Rockso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison passes Rockso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockso wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Rockso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aokison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rockso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aokison is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Aokison is trying for a kimura here. Rockso looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aokison wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryu Aokison!

Event: Survivor Tribal Round 4
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Aokison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kulina regains guard. #SUB#
Kulina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aokison defends well.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Kulina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aokison defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison pushes down on Kulina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aokison trying to control the action but Kulina is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Aokison is working for a kimura but Kulina is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Aokison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulina has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kulina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aokison pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Aokison is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kulina actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Aokison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Aokison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulina manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Aokison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aokison is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aokison in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Aokison tries for a kimura but Kulina is defending well.
Kulina is trying to control Aokison's posture but Aokison avoids it. #T3#
Kulina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aokison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kulina takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#
It looks like Jay Kulina has been cut.
Kulina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Aokison is working for a guillotine from mount but Kulina frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aokison works his way to his opponent's back.
Kulina wants to escape the position. #T4#
Aokison tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulina pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Kulina right now.
Kulina trying to control the action but Aokison just sinks the hooks in.
Kulina tries to break free. #SUB2#
Kulina defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kulina is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Aokison has got one arm under Kulina's chin. This could be trouble... Kulina trying to control the other hand but Aokison gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kulina has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Aokison!

Event: Tribal Stage Round 3
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Aokison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sigurjonsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aokison avoids the head kick by Sigurjonsson.
A good leg kick by Sigurjonsson.
Sigurjonsson throws a low kick but Aokison avoids it.
Sigurjonsson keeps Aokison at a distance using the push kick.
Sigurjonsson throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Aokison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sigurjonsson's guard.
Sigurjonsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison with a nice head shot there.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sigurjonsson looking to control. #SUB#
Aokison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aokison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison 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. #T1#
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigurjonsson is retaining full guard.
Aokison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aokison is pushing down on Sigurjonsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sigurjonsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Aokison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aokison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aokison is thwarting Sigurjonsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Aokison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sigurjonsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aokison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Aokison seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Aokison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sigurjonsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aokison controlling the action here.
Aokison 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.#SUB#
Aokison is trying for a kimura here. Sigurjonsson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aokison wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryu Aokison!

Event: Survivor Tribal Stage Round 2b
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1##TD#
Aokison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rob did well to prevent Aokison getting side control.#SUB#
Aokison is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Aokison is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rob is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryu Aokison!

Event: Survivor Tribal Stage Round 1a
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Aokison drives through and clinches with Enlow against the cage. #TD2#
Aokison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aokison is pulling down on Enlow's head. It's preventing any offense from Enlow, at least for the moment.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Aokison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Enlow 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 Aokison.
Aokison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Enlow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aokison 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.
Aokison can't do much from the bottom here.
Enlow trying to control the position but Aokison is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Enlow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Enlow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Aokison wants to control but Enlow postures up.
Enlow trying to control the position but Aokison is working away.
Aokison is trying to escape the position but Enlow is controlling the position. #SUB#
Enlow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aokison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Enlow is trying to get an arm triangle but Aokison is defending well.
Aokison is not content to let Enlow control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Enlow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aokison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aokison is not content to let Enlow control the position.
Aokison wants to control but Enlow postures up.
Aokison tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Enlow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Aokison gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aokison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Enlow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aokison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Enlow wants to pass to mount but Aokison is defending the position.
Enlow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Enlow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Enlow is trying to control. Aokison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.#SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Aokison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enlow pulls his head out easily.
Enlow tries to pass to full mount but Aokison defends it.
Aokison is refusing to be controlled, as Enlow sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Aokison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Aokison manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Enlow has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aokison to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Enlow is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aokison pulls down on the head and he's put Enlow to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryu Aokison!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016

#R1#
Aokison throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Kiatsongrit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aokison! Kiatsongrit lets Aokison back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Aokison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Aokison is predictable there
and Kiatsongrit counters with a crisp right that sends Aokison to the canvas! Kiatsongrit follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwarang Kiatsongrit!

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