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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UVT 364: ReeeMatch
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Simons III staying out of range there.
Simons III feinted with a counter takedown.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aoki as he avoids it easily.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Simons III moved out of range nicely.
Simons III appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab by Aoki.
Aoki throws a hook but Simons III blocks it.
Simons III stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simons III wants it to stay on the feet.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Simons III's shoulder, as Simons III tries to avoid the shot.
Simons III feinted with a counter takedown.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with a hook
#TD#
and Simons III counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons III pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simons III is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard. #T1#
Simons III trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Simons III is stalling in the full guard.
Simons III postures up.
#SUB2#
Aoki looking for subs off his back but Simons III has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simons III uses his free foot to push down on Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aoki. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki wants to control but Simons III is having none of it.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Aoki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Simons III's lack of action.
Aoki is staying active underneath Simons III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Simons III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki is pressing down on Simons III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simons III controls the pace.#T4#
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Simons III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simons III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoki trying to get back to full guard but Simons III takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simons III goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aoki is on top in guard.
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 John Simons III will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Simons III counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simons III lands a nice short elbow.
Aoki is pressing down on Simons III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Simons III 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.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simons III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simons III is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Simons III controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simons III preventing the sweep.
Aoki controls Simons III momentarily but Simons III frees himself. #T2#
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simons III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simons III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simons III slips nicely into half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simons III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simons III's back!#T3#
Simons III tries to escape but Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
Simons III is taking damage to the body and head.
Simons III tries to escape the position.
Aoki scores with punches and elbows.
I would not like to be Simons III right now.
Simons III tries to escape but Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Aoki working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Aoki working for the choke.
Simons III is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aoki not allowing Simons III to control his hands.
Simons III is really stuck here.
Aoki lands with a hammerfist to the side of Simons III's head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Aoki gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Aoki gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Aoki apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simons III slips under a jab.
Aoki scores with a jab.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki thuds a left hand into Simons III's body.
A solid body kick from Aoki.
Aoki lands an overhand right.
Aoki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simons III momentarily.
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Aoki is keen to just control but Simons III is a slippery customer.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki working over Simons III with some ground and pound. Simons III looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki working over Simons III with some ground and pound. Simons III looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simons III trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Simons III regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simons III lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Simons III sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Simons III has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T3#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simons III slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Simons III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons III.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simons III is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aoki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
After winning the bout, Masakazu Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UVT 361: Reilly vs Leonard
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Huone lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simons III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huone.
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt.
Huone misses with a looping right.
Huone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simons III has time to react.
Huone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simons III momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simons III shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simons III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huone looks to throw the jab but Simons III is out of range.
Simons III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huone is fending him off so far but Simons III persists. Nope, Huone circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Simons III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Huone moves into the clinch successfully.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Huone has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
Simons III tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huone smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Huone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simons III, pushing him back against the cage.
Simons III tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huone smiles and moves away.
Huone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huone 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.
#T2#
Simons III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simons III had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for Huone.
We've been hearing reports that Simons III has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simons III takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Simons III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
Simons III is rocked!#CL2#
Huone rushes Simons III and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Simons III is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simons III.
Simons III fails to pull guard.
Huone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simons III seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huone.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Huone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Huone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simons III has Huone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Huone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
Huone avoiding damage.
Huone lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A short right from Huone on the inside.
Simons III tries to stall but Huone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Huone.
Simons III tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons III is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Simons III jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Huone walks away with a smile on his face. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simons III's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simons III scrambles back to his feet.
Huone tests Simons III's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Huone has managed to clinch.
Huone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simons III up against the cage.
Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Huone.
Huone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simons III is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simons III pushes off an throws an elbow but Huone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Huone lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huone as Simons III tries to tie him up.
A short right from Huone on the inside.
Huone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
Huone lands a hook that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
Good body shot from Huone.
Huone unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Simons III! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Huone is unloading with more strikes now! Simons III drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaivo Huone!
A very excited looking Kaivo Huone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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