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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Cudi the Kid. Andrey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gunther -Ding Dong Song . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taiki Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malutin Andrey!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Andrey is avoiding it.
Taiki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Aoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrey doesn't seem phased though.
Andrey fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Aoki blocks the leg kick.
Andrey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Aoki stalling against the cage.
Aoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrey blocks a body shot from Aoki.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andrey is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Andrey is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrey blocks an uppercut.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrey.
Andrey gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki lands an uppercut.
Aoki has Andrey pressed against the cage, preventing Andrey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki blocks a low kick nicely.
Andrey scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Andrey catches Aoki right on the button with a cross.
Aoki walks into a jab.
Aoki lands a jab to Andrey's midsection.
Andrey throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Andrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki lands a body shot.
Andrey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki 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.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Andrey.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrey is looking to score with low kicks.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrey manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Aoki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrey.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Andrey circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrey 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 Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrey's hands.
Aoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aoki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andrey scores with a leg kick.
Aoki is looking to wear down Andrey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrey dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Andrey throws a solid leg kick but Aoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrey.
Andrey throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki pushes Andrey up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Andrey.
Andrey manages to break the clinch.
Aoki wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Andrey misses.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrey sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrey 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andrey pushes Aoki off and gets back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Andrey circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Andrey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Andrey.
Andrey lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Andrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrey delivers a nice body kick.
Andrey tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Andrey is avoiding it.
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Andrey's guard.
Aoki trying to control but Andrey is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrey keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Andrey wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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 Taiki Aoki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aoki tries to clinch there but Andrey circles away.
A head kick misses from Andrey.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Andrey saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki tries to bum rush Andrey with a series of wild strikes but Andrey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki pushes Andrey up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrey tries to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Andrey.
Aoki stalling the fight.
Andrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malutin Andrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki throws the kick towards the body but Andrey avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aoki will feel that in the morning.
Andrey throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Andrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Andrey throws a leg kick but Aoki checks it.
Andrey throws a leg kick that misses.
Aoki checks a low kick from Andrey.
Andrey throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Andrey pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrey throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Andrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to clinch but Andrey moves out of range.
Andrey tried to score with a low kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki lands a head shot.
Andrey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrey lands a big head kick that sends Aoki tumbling to the mat! Andrey takes a step backwards and waves Aoki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aoki is rocked!
Andrey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki is looking to clinch but Andrey is avoiding it.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andrey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrey misses with a leg kick.
Andrey throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki works over Andrey's head and body with a nice combination.
Aoki tries to clinch but Andrey moves out of range.
Andrey wants to land a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Andrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey pushes Aoki away with a front kick.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrey circles away.
Andrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andrey on his heels. He'll look to pass Andrey's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrey wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Andrey keeps moving.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andrey's head.
Andrey wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Andrey wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Andrey keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrey wants to stand and escape but Aoki is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki stops Andrey from standing up.
Aoki 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.
Andrey keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki 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.
Malutin Andrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrey misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrey.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Andrey checks it.
Aoki scores with a jab. Andrey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrey lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Andrey avoids them all with ease.
Andrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andrey keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrey has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki won't allow Andrey to get back to his feet.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Andrey's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Andrey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrey keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Andrey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aoki avoiding damage.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Andrey controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrey gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
Andrey breaks from the clinch.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrey throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrey.
Aoki has closed the distance and engaged Andrey in a clinch.
Andrey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki with a hook.
Andrey ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Andrey motions for Aoki to come forward. Andrey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Andrey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Andrey.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrey.
Andrey lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrey staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Andrey circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrey misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Aoki. Beautiful body shot.
Aoki moves out of range as Andrey throws a body kick.
Andrey tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrey's waist but Andrey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrey lands a head kick. Aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki thows a body shot but no joy.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrey circles away.
Andrey misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrey connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andrey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiki Aoki clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrey keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andrey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrey scrambles back to his feet.
Aoki throws a jab when Andrey was well out of range.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrey at a distance.
Andrey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrey cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Andrey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey misses with a leg kick.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Andrey tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aoki keeps control of Andrey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrey has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Aoki digs a right hand underneath Andrey's ribcage. Andrey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrey breaks from the clinch.
Andrey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki darts in looking for a takedown but Andrey gets double underhooks and turns Aoki into the cage.
Andrey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey breaks from the clinch.
Andrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Andrey tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki tries to clinch but Andrey moves out of range.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Andrey.
Andrey lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andrey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Andrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki clinches.
Andrey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrey backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Andrey controls the action.
Aoki wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrey controls his hands.
Andrey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrey's efforts to push away.
Andrey is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Andrey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrey prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Andrey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Andrey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
Andrey wants to break free but Aoki has control.
A frustrated look appears on Andrey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki prevents Andrey from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki tries a body shot but Andrey blocks it.
Taiki Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Aoki.
Andrey is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Aoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andrey up against the cage.
Aoki has Andrey pressed against the cage, preventing Andrey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrey breaks the clinch.
Andrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrey delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Andrey motions for Aoki to come forward. Andrey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andrey.
Andrey throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Andrey only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Malutin Andrey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Andrey saw that one coming.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrey misses with a low kick.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Andrey is avoiding it.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andrey quickly recovers to half guard.
Andrey is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Andrey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Andrey is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Andrey defends it.
Andrey manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aoki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to stall.
Andrey is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Andrey tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Andrey can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aoki has Andrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Aoki.
Nice cross by Andrey.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrey.
Andrey wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrey misses with a low kick.
Andrey throws a leg kick but Aoki moved away.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrey to the mat! Andrey manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Andrey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrey is retaining full guard.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki stops Andrey from standing up.
Aoki passes Andrey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andrey is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Andrey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Aoki lands with some strikes.
Andrey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andrey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Andrey is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Aoki landing strikes from the mount and Andrey is in trouble!
Aoki won't let Andrey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aoki landing punches.
Aoki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Andrey is rocked!
Aoki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andrey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andrey and Aoki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Andrey is still in real trouble! Can Aoki finish him?
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andrey seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki in side control, throwing shots but Andrey defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Andrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taiki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki is really struggling to control Andrey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andrey is trying to buck Aoki off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki trying to control the action but Andrey is working from the bottom.
Aoki staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiki Aoki!
Taiki Aoki retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Taiki Aoki waved his t-shirt featuring Zombie Nutrition - LOD 's logo in front of the cameras.
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S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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