PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Tatsuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuya comes to the cage accompanied by DBZ. Ryuu Tatsuya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tatsuya
vs
Aoki

180 cm
26
176 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

178 cm
26
181 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

L.A. Elite Clothing Co

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Tatsuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki tries to bum rush Tatsuya with a series of wild strikes but Tatsuya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatsuya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tatsuya wants to clinch.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tatsuya pinned against the cage. Tatsuya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tatsuya misses with a wild combination.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and Tatsuya counters with a head kick.
Ryuu Tatsuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Aoki.
Tatsuya tried to score with a low kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki takes a swing at Tatsuya's ribcage but misses.
Tatsuya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tatsuya throws an off balance right hand

and Aoki counters with a single leg into guard. Tatsuya didn't expect that.
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 wants to pass the guard but Tatsuya is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tatsuya tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tatsuya wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki winds up and cracks Tatsuya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aoki prevents Tatsuya from standing back up.
Tatsuya is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatsuya is keeping the position for now.

Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Tatsuya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatsuya manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Tatsuya's guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatsuya is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuya has control of Aoki's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Ryuu Tatsuya has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatsuya circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatsuya misses with a low kick.
Tatsuya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Tatsuya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Tatsuya as Aoki shoots in.
Tatsuya motions for Aoki to come forward. Tatsuya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatsuya lands the left hand.
Tatsuya is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatsuya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatsuya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatsuya missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tatsuya closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the cage.
Aoki can't get the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki is looking for a takedown.
Tatsuya working Aoki over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tatsuya is trying to buck Aoki off.
Tatsuya tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.

Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatsuya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tatsuya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aoki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tatsuya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki's best efforts.
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 Ryuu Tatsuya 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.

Tatsuya connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice sprawl there from Tatsuya as Aoki shoots in.
Aoki shoots in but Tatsuya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tatsuya scores with a leg kick.
Tatsuya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Tatsuya sprawls well.
Ryuu Tatsuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Aoki.
Aoki misses with a straight right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tatsuya crunches a lovely knee into Aoki's ribcage.
Tatsuya has Aoki pushed against the cage.
Tatsuya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuya working Aoki over with knees to the body.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Tatsuya tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
Tatsuya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Tatsuya scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Tatsuya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aoki's face.

It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
Aoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tatsuya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tatsuya prevents it.
Aoki looking for a takedown.
Tatsuya'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya crunches a lovely knee into Aoki's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Tatsuya.
Tatsuya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tatsuya.
Tatsuya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tatsuya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tatsuya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aoki up against the cage.
Tatsuya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Tatsuya to work.
Tatsuya scores with a knee to the head.
Ryuu Tatsuya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki is trying to drag Tatsuya to the mat but Tatsuya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tatsuya landing knees to the body.
Aoki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatsuya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatsuya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatsuya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Tatsuya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatsuya as he avoids it easily.

Tatsuya clinches up against the cage.
Tatsuya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tatsuya as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatsuya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki letting Tatsuya take a breather here.
Tatsuya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatsuya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tatsuya gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
Tatsuya stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryuu Tatsuya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Aoki'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatsuya.
Tatsuya throws a quick inside leg kick.

Aoki looking to score a takedown here. Tatsuya is defending well but Aoki drives through and ends up in Tatsuya's guard.

Tatsuya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tatsuya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatsuya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki is pushing down on Tatsuya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tatsuya is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.

Tatsuya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tatsuya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatsuya is not content to let Aoki control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuya trying to control from the bottom.
Tatsuya is trying to get back to full guard.
Tatsuya gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuya trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tatsuya looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatsuya, not yet.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Tatsuya is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryuu Tatsuya wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tatsuya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tatsuya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsuya manages to avoid it.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Tatsuya tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatsuya connects with a solid leg kick.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Tatsuya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Tatsuya avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatsuya as he jumps to the side.
Ryuu Tatsuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Aoki.
Tatsuya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatsuya can pounce on him.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatsuya as he avoids it easily.
Tatsuya lands a body shot.
Tatsuya looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Tatsuya throws a head kick that Aoki semi-blocks.
Aoki dives in and grabs Tatsuya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatsuya pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatsuya swivels and escapes.
Ryuu Tatsuya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatsuya.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Tatsuya circles away easily
and Tatsuya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aoki's knee momentarily.
Tatsuya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatsuya scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Tatsuya lands but Aoki takes it in his stride.
Tatsuya throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki shoots in but Tatsuya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Tatsuya had a free shot at his head there.
Ryuu Tatsuya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatsuya counters with a head kick. That will keep Aoki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Aoki is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatsuya finish him?
Tatsuya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tatsuya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Tatsuya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuu Tatsuya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatsuya, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuu Tatsuya!
Ryuu Tatsuya gave a mention to L.A. Elite Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).