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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Shiny Aoki (ranked 2296 p4p, 23249 weight class) and Melankomas Caria (ranked 280 p4p, 686 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Big Scoob - Bitch Please Ft B - Legit , E- 40. Caria is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones Jr - I Smoke, I Drink feat. Mr. Magic & Youngbloodz). Shiny Aoki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Melankomas Caria's chin.
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176 cm 39 161 38 - 11 - 2 |
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186 cm 34 162 35 - 15 - 2 |
World class boxer Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 38 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shiny Aoki! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 35 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Melankomas Caria! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Caria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab. Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Caria trying to land knees to the body.
Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. I was talking to Aoki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Caria blocks a body shot from Aoki. Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes. Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caria's elbow. Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Caria - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Caria tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms.
Caria tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aoki prevents a body shot from Caria. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caria tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms.
Caria trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caria into the ropes. Caria lands a shot to the body. Caria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Caria connects with a knee to the head.
Caria tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Caria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Caria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow. Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now. Caria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards. Caria misses with the head strike.
Caria throws a head punch that misses. Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Caria blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Aoki throws an elbow but misses. Aoki taking a breather. Aoki breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Caria misses. No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Caria looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range. Caria blocks a leg kick. Caria is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Aoki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Caria swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki. Caria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aoki. Aoki tries to move into range but Caria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki has Caria up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Caria tries to stall but Aoki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it. Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Caria dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Caria is just out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Caria checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Aoki throws a body shot but no joy. Caria takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caria throws a nice outside leg kick. Caria darts in and clinches Aoki up against the ropes. Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Caria looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caria backwards. Caria lands a knee to the body.
Caria digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Caria missing with knees to the body.
Caria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aoki is trying to push Caria away but Caria has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Caria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokis head. A short left from Caria. A head punch blocked on the inside by Caria. Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it. Melankomas Caria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Caria controls the action.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caria backwards. Caria is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Caria into the ropes. A short uppercut from Caria. Caria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aoki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short left from Aoki. Caria working Aoki over with knees to the body. Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Caria.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caria is defending well for now. Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Caria is pushing Aoki up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Caria lands a nice knee to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Caria tries to tie him up. Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caria uses good head movement to avoid it. Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Caria backwards. Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Caria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caria wants to stall.
Aoki scores with a hook to the body. Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Caria lands a body shot. Caria lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards. Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Caria. Caria takes a shot to the head. Aoki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Melankomas Caria 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! That kick from Caria tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on. Caria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki. Caria misses with a kick to the body.
Caria connects with an inside leg kick. Caria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki. Caria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Caria rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Caria blocking some punches.
Aoki looks to throw an elbow but misses. Caria has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Caria working aggressively here.
Caria prevents Aoki from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caria is looking to control Aoki's arms but Aoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caria has his back to the ropes. Caria lands a right hand. Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caria's elbow. Caria tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body. Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Caria backwards. Caria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Aoki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head. Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now. Aoki lands a right hand. Aoki lands a nice uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Caria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Aoki tries a body shot but Caria blocks it.
Caria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki tries to stall but Caria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aoki tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now. Caria lands with a right to the head. Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Caria scores a nice knee to the body.
Caria has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aoki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Caria can turn it around. Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Caria blocks the elbow strike.
Caria lands a shot to the body. Caria tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caria digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut. Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head. Aoki tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caria missing with knees to the body.
Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knees to the body from Caria.
A body shot lands from Aoki.
Aoki pushes Caria back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Caria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aoki backwards. Caria misses with the head strike.
Caria working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melankomas Caria really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Caria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aoki doesn't seem bothered though. Caria lands a slapping body shot.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab from Caria. Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caria doesn't seem bothered though. Caria works Aoki's body with a nice hook. Caria scores with a nice strike. Caria takes one to the side of the head.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Caria circles away.
Caria feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down. Aoki lands a lovely overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aoki wants to land a leg kick but Caria is out of range. Caria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Caria fails in his attempt to clinch. Caria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aoki is able to avoid easily. Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caria. Aoki throws a big shot that misses. Caria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Aoki avoids the body shot from Caria.
Caria listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Caria fails in his attempt to clinch. Caria tries a head kick but it misses.
Caria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki. Caria just misses with a punch to the body.
Caria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Aoki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aoki lands a head kick!
Aoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Caria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caria misses with a straight right. Aoki connects with a leg kick. Caria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Caria takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Caria had a free shot at his head there. Caria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Caria throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range. Melankomas Caria seems to be getting the better of the standup. Aoki rushes Caria and presses him up against the ropes. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Aoki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caria's brow. Caria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aoki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Caria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Aoki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it. Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caria has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Caria is leaning against Aoki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short left from Caria. Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caria backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melankomas Caria dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Caria lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
Aoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caria is out of range. Caria tries a quick counter leg kick but Aoki is wise to it. Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Caria is trying to stall.
Caria avoids a wild elbow strike from Aoki. Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Caria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Caria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Caria. Caria can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Caria is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Caria misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caria misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land. Caria lands a nice uppercut. Caria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards. Good body shot from Aoki.
Caria misses with some punches.
Shiny Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Caria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki is trying to break free. Caria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki lands an elbow just above Caria 's eye. Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Caria is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Caria into the ropes. Aoki takes a knee to the side of the body. Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Caria.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Aoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Caria.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters up against the ropes, Aoki throws an elbow but misses. 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! Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Caria controls the action.
Aoki misses with an elbow strike.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Caria scores with an uppercut up the middle. Caria prevents a body shot from Aoki. A short right from Caria. Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Aoki'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. Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Caria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Melankomas Caria. Well Caria 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Melankomas Caria! Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Melankomas Caria! Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Melankomas Caria wins by unanimous decision! Melankomas Caria retains his lightweight title! After winning the bout, Melankomas Caria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Shiny Aoki had this to say: 'back to the gym Caria is a goat at this weight so no shame in losing....'.
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