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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Aoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinji Aoshi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Aoshi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Westbrook tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoshi avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Westbrook.
Aoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoshi is trying to break free.
Westbrook stalling in the clinch but Aoshi improves position.
Aoshi tries to stall but Westbrook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Aoshi working hard to break the clinch.
Aoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Westbrook tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aoshi tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage.
Westbrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoshi has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Aoshi tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage.
Westbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Aoshi.
Aoshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Westbrook has double underhooks.
Westbrook misses with a knee strike.
Aoshi tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position.
Westbrook looking to throw knees to the head but Aoshi is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Westbrook.
It looks like Shinji Aoshi has been cut.
Aoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Aoshi is trying to break the clinch but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage.
Westbrook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Westbrook landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook is looking to control Aoshi's arms but Aoshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Westbrook has his back to the cage.
Aoshi tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage.
Westbrook misses with a knee strike.
Westbrook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoshi is defended easily by Westbrook.
Aoshi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Westbrook moves out of range easily.
Westbrook throws a front kick aimed at Aoshi's knee but Aoshi avoids it well.
Aoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Aoshi.
Westbrook is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aoshi.
It looks like Kevin Westbrook has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aoshi throws a right hand that Westbrook ducks under and follows up with a left that Westbrook also avoids with ease.
Aoshi lands with a nice combination. Westbrook backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westbrook gets tackled into the cage by Aoshi. Aoshi maintains the clinch.
Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aoshi is trying to break free.
Westbrook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Westbrook misses with a knee strike.
Aoshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Westbrook.
Aoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoshi throws a right and a left that Westbrook avoids nicely.
Aoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Westbrook.
Aoshi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Westbrook gets tackled into the cage by Aoshi. Aoshi maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoshi is trying to force a seperation but Westbrook has the dominant position.
Westbrook tries a knee to the head but Aoshi blocks it.
Westbrook avoiding damage as Aoshi throws knees to the body.
Aoshi lands a left hand.
Aoshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoshi working aggressively here.
Westbrook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Aoshi is trying to push Westbrook away but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aoshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aoshi wants to break free but Westbrook has control.
Aoshi is trying to break free.
Westbrook tries a knee to the head but Aoshi blocks it.
Aoshi breaks the clinch.
Aoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kevin Westbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Westbrook moves into the clinch.
Aoshi has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Aoshi wants to break free but Westbrook has control.
Aoshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Aoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aoshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoshi avoiding damage as Westbrook throws knees to the body.
Aoshi tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Aoshi back against the cage.
Westbrook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoshi is trying to force a seperation but Westbrook has the dominant position.
Aoshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aoshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Westbrook misses with a knee to the head.
Aoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westbrook is defending well for now.
Aoshi is trying to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Aoshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Westbrook scores with a knee to the head.
Aoshi can't break the clinch.
Westbrook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoshi misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aoshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westbrook is fending him off so far but Aoshi persists. Nope, Westbrook circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Aoshi both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Aoshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Aoshi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westbrook tries to clinch up.
Aoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Aoshi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aoshi.
Aoshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westbrook blocks a head kick by Aoshi.
Aoshi lands with a good body shot.
Aoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Aoshi.
Aoshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Westbrook back to the cage. Aoshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoshi connects with a body shot that sends Westbrook's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westbrook takes a kick to the side of the head.
Westbrook takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westbrook shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoshi scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoshi shoots for a takedown but Westbrook saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Westbrook blocks a head kick by Aoshi.
Aoshi scores with a head kick. Westbrook tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Westbrook avoids the head kick by Aoshi.
Aoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoshi throws a head kick but Westbrook moves out of range.
Aoshi throws a head kick but Westbrook moves out of range.
Aoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Westbrook stuffs the takedown.
Kevin Westbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Aoshi.
Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Aoshi pushes him off.
Aoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Westbrook rather than just go for the knockout.
Aoshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Aoshi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Westbrook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Westbrook.
Aoshi slows down the pace here.
Aoshi tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Westbrook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoshi tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the cage.
Aoshi dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Aoshi has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Aoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aoshi fails to land.
Aoshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoshi tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage.
Aoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Westbrook has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Aoshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoshi can't break the clinch.
Aoshi misses with some punches.
Aoshi tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the cage.
Aoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoshi can't break the clinch.
Aoshi wants to break free but Westbrook has control.
Aoshi is trying to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling him.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoshi tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westbrook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aoshi throws a leg kick which misses Westbrook's front leg but catches the back leg as Westbrook tries to avoid it.
Aoshi lands a two punch combo.
Kevin Westbrook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westbrook slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Westbrook counters with a nice body kick.
Aoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoshi misses with a head kick.
Westbrook wants to clinch.
Aoshi moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westbrook scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Aoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Westbrook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoshi.
Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoshi scores with a head kick. Westbrook tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Westbrook counters with a big head kick but Aoshi shrugs it off.
Aoshi throws a leg kick but Westbrook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westbrook takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoshi misses with a body shot.
Aoshi misses with a head kick.
Shinji Aoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook looks to land a body kick but Aoshi moved away.
Aoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westbrook tries to clinch up.
Westbrook avoids the head kick by Aoshi.
Aoshi misses with a wild combination.
Aoshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aoshi throws a lazy head kick
and Westbrook holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Westbrook has Aoshi pressed against the cage, preventing Aoshi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Westbrook prevents Aoshi from breaking the clinch.
Aoshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoshi working hard to break the clinch.
Aoshi working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aoshi's brow.
Aoshi is trying to force a seperation but Westbrook has the dominant position.
Aoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoshi. Westbrook does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Aoshi misses
and Westbrook counters with an inside leg kick.
Aoshi misses with a kick to the body
and Westbrook counters with a head kick. That will keep Aoshi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Westbrook stuffs the takedown.
Kevin Westbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Aoshi.
Aoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Westbrook tries to clinch up.
Aoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westbrook is looking to clinch but Aoshi is avoiding it.
Shinji Aoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoshi tries to land a body kick
and Westbrook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Westbrook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with a knee to the head.
Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Aoshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoshi is trying to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling him.
Aoshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aoshi is trying to break the clinch but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage.
Westbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Aoshi.
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aoshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Westbrook scores with a knee to the head.
Westbrook managing to block the knees to the body from Aoshi.
Westbrook utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Westbrook wants to stall.
Westbrook tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoshi avoids the damage to the body.
Kevin Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoshi tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position.
Westbrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Westbrook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoshi is defending well for now.
Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top.
Westbrook tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoshi avoids the damage to the body.
Aoshi breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoshi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aoshi.
Aoshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aoshi controlling the action here.
Westbrook moves into full guard.
Aoshi looking to pass the guard.
Westbrook will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Westbrook tries to strike from the bottom.
Shinji Aoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinji Aoshi.
I've got Aoshi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Aoshi!
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