Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 87 Take vs Musashi
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Balor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Balor.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aoki ! But no joy.
Balor throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Balor clinches. #TD#
Balor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Aoki pushes Balor off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Aoki tries to sprawl but Balor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Balor seems content to control.
Aoki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aoki has hold of Balor's hands but Balor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Aoki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Balor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Balor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balor trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Ground and pound from Balor. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Balor seems content to control.
Balor trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Balor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Balor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Balor wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Balor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Balor thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely. #T3#
Balor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Balor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Balor shoots in and gets a takedown into Aoki 's guard.#SUB2#
Balor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki pulls Balor in close to prevent any damage.
Balor with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Balor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aoki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Balor, into his guard. #REVB#
Balor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Aoki working Balor over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn Balor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Balor cracks Aoki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balor swivels and escapes.
Balor misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Balor is looking for a sweep.
Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balor to see if he's OK.
Balor is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is chipping away with strikes.
Aoki looks up at the clock and then as Balor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aoki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1##SUB2#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Balor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Balor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aoki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aoki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Balor can't do much from the bottom here.
Balor tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Aoki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Balor regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Balor tries to kick Aoki off but Aoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aoki prevents Balor from improving his position.
Balor is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Balor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki 's back!
Balor is hanging on to Aoki 's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Aoki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Balor's guard. Nice work there by Aoki .
Aoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Balor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoki scoring with some ground and pound.
Balor controlling the position.
Aoki distracts Balor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki distracts Balor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Balor is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Balor is retaining full guard.
Aoki trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Balor looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Balor working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Balor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
A jab from Balor misses.
Balor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balor connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Balor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Balor is defending well.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balor regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Aoki advances position into side control!
Balor can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Balor is defending well. #SUB2#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balor can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Balor is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Balor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balor to see if he's OK.
Aoki wants to control but Balor is keeping him busy.
Balor is looking for a sweep.
Aoki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aoki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Balor some visible discomfort. #T3#
Balor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balor wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki scoring with punches from side control.
Aoki grinds an elbow into Balor's temple. #ROC2#
Balor is rocked!
Balor is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Balor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Aoki ! That's hurt Balor! Will he recover? Aoki fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Aoki !
An out of breath Shinya Aoki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 84 Kelly Vs Kocur
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Aoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taranin.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Taranin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aoki escapes and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taranin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki keeping control of the position.
Taranin working Aoki over with strikes. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up. #T1#
Taranin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Taranin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taranin prevents Aoki from improving his position.#T2#
Taranin throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taranin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Taranin with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taranin with shots to the head and body - Aoki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Taranin cracks Aoki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Taranin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Aoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Aoki bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Taranin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
A very excited looking Segey Taranin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MMMA 79 Fortune Vs Qasi 3
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Bozzi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aoki !
Bozzi advances nicely into full mount.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Bozzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Aoki tries to hold on but Bozzi postures up.
Bozzi controlling his opponent.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Bozzi has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bozzi cracks Aoki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bozzi controlling from mount.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Bozzi is controlling the pace.
Aoki controlling the position well.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Bozzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Bozzi's head to control him but Bozzi postures up.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bozzi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Aoki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki goes for a double leg but Bozzi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bozzi continues to drive forward.
Bozzi with the counter takedown but Aoki avoids it easily.
Bozzi moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Bozzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki 's guard.
Bozzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Bozzi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki pulls Bozzi in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bozzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki .#TD2#
Bozzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aoki 's half guard.
Bozzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bozzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki tries to roll over but Bozzi keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Bozzi.
Aoki is staying active underneath Bozzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well. #T1#
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Bozzi has control of the leg.
Bozzi stalling.
Bozzi wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki wants to control but Bozzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Bozzi has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bozzi in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Bozzi controlling him for the moment.
Bozzi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bozzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Bozzi defends easily.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Bozzi has moved into half guard.
Bozzi controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Bozzi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bozzi wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi wants to advance to full mount but Aoki doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki darts in looking for a takedown but Bozzi gets double underhooks and turns Aoki into the cage. #TD2#
Bozzi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aoki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aoki tries to buck Bozzi off but Bozzi is having none of it.
Bozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bozzi wants to take a breather but Aoki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bozzi.
Aoki is pulling down on Bozzi's head to control his posture.
Bozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bozzi lands in his opponent's guard.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bozzi is keeping the position for now.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Jason Bozzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bozzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bozzi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki throws a strike but Bozzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bozzi controls the pace.
Bozzi wanted to stand there but Aoki had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Bozzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bozzi has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki 's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bozzi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!
An out of breath Jason Bozzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 74 Kelly vs Highjack
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Bozzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Bozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki .
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Bozzi sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Bozzi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aoki to the ground. Bozzi is now in Aoki 's guard.
Bozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SU2#
Bozzi gets to his feet. Aoki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki misses with the combination. #TD#
Aoki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bozzi working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Aoki wants to control from the top but Bozzi keeps moving.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aoki is keen to just control but Bozzi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bozzi defends it well.
Bozzi is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard. #T3#
Bozzi is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Bozzi keeping hold of Aoki 's head, controlling as best he can.
Bozzi wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bozzi wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aoki connects with a nice short shot to Bozzi's temple.
Bozzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoki lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bozzi is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aoki punishes Bozzi's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Bozzi.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Bozzi is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Bozzi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Bozzi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bozzi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Bozzi tries to pass.
Bozzi won't allow Aoki to sweep him here. #T1#
Bozzi being controlled here momentarily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki pulls Bozzi in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bozzi on his heels. He'll look to pass Bozzi's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Bozzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki distracts Bozzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Bozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bozzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bozzi preventing the sweep.
Bozzi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki pulls Bozzi in close to prevent any damage.
Bozzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Bozzi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bozzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bozzi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Bozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bozzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Bozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bozzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bozzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki tries for a takedown but Bozzi circles away easily
and Bozzi counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Bozzi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aoki to the ground. Bozzi is now in Aoki 's guard.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Bozzi controlling him for the moment.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki pulls Bozzi in close to prevent any damage.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki .
Bozzi controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Bozzi is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Aoki works over Bozzi's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozzi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bozzi manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bozzi to the mat! Bozzi manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bozzi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T3#
Aoki pulls Bozzi in to control the position.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Bozzi stands up from Aoki 's guard - Bozzi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bozzi.
Bozzi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aoki is being controlled here. #T4#
Aoki is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Bozzi taking a break here but Aoki is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bozzi trying to control from Aoki 's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki is trying to keep Bozzi in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Bozzi.
I think Bozzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MMMA 70 Vurny vs Williams
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Aoki tries to sprawl but Wolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Aoki has one foot on Wolf's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki .
Wolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Wolf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf looks to land a strike but Aoki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf postures up in Aoki 's guard and throws a big left but Aoki blocks it.
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.
Wolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aoki 's head.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Wolf landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Wolf postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Aoki covers up, he's hurt! Wolf keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wolf and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wolf can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
A relieved looking Hugo Wolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA 64 Teodor vs Bestarsson
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Lannister misses with a hook.#TD2#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lannister looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lannister manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki is controlling Lannister's trapped leg to prevent Lannister from advancing to side control.
Lannister frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aoki taking shots to the head.
Lannister prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Lannister is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aoki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aoki shrugs it off.
Lannister controlling the position easily from mount.
Aoki doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lannister tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lannister with the ground and pound from mount.
Aoki is in a horrible position here. Lannister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lannister trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki can't escape the position.
Lannister wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Lannister working for a guillotine from mount but Aoki is in no mood to give up.
Lannister looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
BOOM! Lannister connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki reaches up to try and control the position but Lannister seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aoki rolls and tries to escape and now Lannister has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Aoki covering up well and avoiding damage.
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Lannister keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Aoki fending off the submission attempt from Lannister. #T4#
Aoki covers up after that shot from Lannister.
Aoki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lannister.
Aoki trying to control the position but Lannister manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Aoki showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Lannister has got one arm under Aoki 's chin. This could be trouble... Aoki trying to control the other hand but Lannister gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Aoki has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA 60 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jan 21, 2018

#R1#
Pope moves away from the strike by Aoki .
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pope thows a leg kick but Aoki checks it #TD2#
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pope won't be happy with that. #ES#
Pope sneaks out the side door and pushes Aoki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pope misses the target.
Aoki 's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aoki 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Pope misses. #CL#
Pope has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pope looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pope goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pope sprawls well. Pope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .#T1##TD2#
Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aoki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to control but Pope is keeping him busy.
Pope is looking for a sweep.
Pope takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Pope is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working.
Pope trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Pope wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Pope is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice strikes from Aoki there. #SUB2#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Pope is defending well. #SUB2#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Pope defends the submission attempt.
Aoki is keen to just control but Pope is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aoki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aoki connects with a nice short shot to Pope's temple.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working.
Pope has hold of Aoki 's hands but Aoki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pope is staying active underneath Aoki , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pope wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aoki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Pope.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Aoki goes for a double leg but Pope avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pope continues to drive forward.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pope connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki . Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Aoki misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Aoki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Aoki is trying for a kimura here. Pope looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aoki wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki !
Shinya Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 55 Fortune vs Uk
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki .
Aoki 's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aoki 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aoki moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Aoki .
Harrison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harrison digs a good body shot into Aoki 's ribs.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Harrison avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki 's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.
Harrison misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a two punch combo.
Harrison ducks right into an uppercut from Aoki .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Harrison swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Harrison #TD2#
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harrison working a defensive guard but Aoki manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Harrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harrison is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy.
Harrison is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it. #T2##SUB2#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aoki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Harrison is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrison keeps working.
Harrison is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Harrison is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Aoki has an Americana. Harrison didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Aoki is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Aoki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinya Aoki !
During a confident post fight interview, Shinya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 25
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Vincent has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Vincent has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aoki is trying to keep an underhook but Vincent manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Vincent is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vincent wants to advance to full mount but Aoki doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vincent puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vincent wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vincent looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Vincent trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki keeping hold of Vincent's head, controlling as best he can.
Vincent wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it. #SUB#
Vincent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vincent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vincent wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Vincent.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vincent 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 Vincent.
Vincent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aoki defending well though. #T3#
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vincent.
Vincent has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aoki wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vincent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aoki is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vincent instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Aoki successfully pulls guard.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Vincent is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki pulls Vincent in to control the position.
Aoki is trying to keep Vincent in close. #T4#
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki has control of Vincent's left arm, preventing Vincent from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Vincent dominated that round.
That's time! Vincent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Vincent clinches up against the cage.
Aoki wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Vincent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vincent moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Vincent sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Some wild striking there from Aoki .
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Aoki .
An attempted straight right counter from Vincent misses the target.#TD#
Vincent gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent moves nicely into side control.
Vincent trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Aoki is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vincent tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well. #SUB#
Vincent tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vincent has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Vincent thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vincent postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Vincent's head to control him but Vincent postures up. #SUB#
Vincent is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vincent is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Vincent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vincent pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Vincent.
Vincent is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aoki !
Aoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aoki trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom. #T4#
Vincent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Aoki cracks Vincent with a solid left hand.
Aoki is working Vincent over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Vincent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vincent dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Vincent dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Vincent has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Vincent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Vincent misses its target.#TD2#
Vincent gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aoki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vincent is adopting a defensive guard.
Vincent trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vincent dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Vincent is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Vincent is proving a slippery customer.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself. #SUB#
Vincent is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vincent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Vincent's brow.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Vincent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Vincent has wrist control.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Vincent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vincent's head.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vincent is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vincent is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vincent tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Vincent fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Aoki .
Vincent appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Vincent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vincent landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinya Aoki .
I think Vincent 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vincent!
Vinnie Vincent thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA 37: Bestarsson vs Booney
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Aoki throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Pope there.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aoki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pope - the referee stops the clock and Aoki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pope. Aoki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Pope moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki .
Pope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pope bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki 's head back. #ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Pope shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Aoki takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Pope sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Aoki bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Pope!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Pope thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 14
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoki did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.
Machine controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Machine is very close to passing his half guard.
Machine slips a nice elbow through Aoki 's hands, connecting with Aoki 's forehead.#T1#
Aoki is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machine advances position into side control!
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aoki tries to buck Machine off but Machine is having none of it.
Machine controls the position.
Aoki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Machine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machine dominating with strikes here.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is having none of it. #T2#
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Aoki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Machine's lack of action.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine wants to stand up but Aoki has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machine in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Machine in his half guard.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
Machine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Machine is trying to get back to his feet but Aoki has full control of the position and if anything, Machine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Machine tries to roll but Aoki sticks to his back.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Machine pushed the leg off.
Machine can't escape the position. #SUB#
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Machine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Machine pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Aoki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aoki has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Machine. #SUB#
Aoki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aoki is not going to allow Machine to sit and survive in this position.
Aoki scores with strikes from the back.
Aoki has the hooks in. Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rock Machine 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.
#R2#
A head kick from Machine lands but Aoki takes it in his stride.
Aoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.#TD2#
Machine looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Aoki 's guard.#ES#
Aoki wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Aoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machine.#CL2#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine lands a body shot. #T1##BC2#
Machine manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Machine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rock Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki is controlling Machine's posture.
Machine slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Machine wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Machine is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Aoki has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machine is working away from the top position though.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machine wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Machine controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Machine stands up from Aoki 's guard - Machine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machine tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Machine connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Machine slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki tries to move into range but Machine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machine cracks the inside of Aoki 's front leg. #CL2#
Machine darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Machine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aoki is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine is taking a breather. Aoki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Machine lands a body shot.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki throws a hook but Machine blocks it.
Machine cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aoki lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
Machine throws a head kick that half lands. #TD#
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machine on his heels. He'll look to pass Machine's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machine wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Machine is trying to buck Aoki off.#SUB#
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki 's guard! Nice work there by Machine!
Machine postures up in Aoki 's guard and throws a big left but Aoki blocks it. #SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position. #T2#
Machine wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Machine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine is pushing down on Aoki 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Machine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machine trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Machine trying to control the pace.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machine thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Machine seems content to control.
Aoki is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Machine stands up out of the half guard.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machine lands a head kick! #T4#
Machine moves away from the strike by Aoki .
Machine cracks Aoki with a good jab.#CL#
Machine tries to keep at a distance but Aoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Machine looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Aoki 's guard.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machine in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
Rock Machine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFA 11
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Wai Ping closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki 's guard.#ES#
Aoki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wai Ping presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wai Ping misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Wai Ping breaks from the clinch.
Aoki tries to bum rush Wai Ping with a series of wild strikes but Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wai Ping keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Wai Ping shows good takedown defense.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki looks to land a combination but Wai Ping avoids it well. #TD2#
Wai Ping looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Wai Ping drives through and ends up in Aoki 's guard.
Wai Ping wants to stand but Aoki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wai Ping sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki 's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wai Ping is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Wai Ping not doing much here.
Wai Ping trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Wai Ping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wai Ping takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Wai Ping postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Aoki to stand up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.#TD2#
Wai Ping shoots in and gets a takedown into Aoki 's guard.
Aoki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brimstone Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wai Ping has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aoki is proving hard to escape from.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Wai Ping controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Wai Ping gets to his feet - Aoki follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Wai Ping darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
Wai Ping throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki can't break the clinch. #T3##TD#
Aoki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wai Ping regains guard. #ES2#
Wai Ping has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aoki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Wai Ping shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aoki napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Aoki throws Wai Ping to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping wants to clinch but Aoki slips to the side
and Aoki counters with a one-two to the body.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Wai Ping.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aoki scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wai Ping is keeping the position for now.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki landing with the ground and pound.
Wai Ping wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Wai Ping is retaining full guard.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wai Ping being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Wai Ping's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Wai Ping throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Wai Ping finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Aoki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wai Ping presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wai Ping throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wai Ping connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aoki 's face.
Wai Ping connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Aoki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aoki trying to control but Wai Ping is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Wai Ping kicks Aoki off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Wai Ping takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Wai Ping scores with a takedown into Aoki 's guard.#ES#
Aoki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Wai Ping is trying to stall.
Wai Ping misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Wai Ping wants the takedown. Aoki is fighting it off but Wai Ping persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aoki 's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Wai Ping pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Aoki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wai Ping trying to land knees to the body.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Aoki decides to pull guard.
Aoki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T3#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Wai Ping from controlling successfully.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wai Ping wants to stand but Aoki is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Wai Ping stands up from Aoki 's guard - Wai Ping perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Wai Ping shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wai Ping showed some decent athleticism there.
Wai Ping is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wai Ping passes into side control, despite Aoki 's attempt to control the position. #SU2#
Wai Ping decides to stand back up. Wai Ping steps back and let's Aoki get back to his feet.#CL2#
Wai Ping drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
Wai Ping stalling.
Wai Ping is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wai Ping closes the distance and clinches.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aoki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Wai Ping works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wai Ping passes into half guard.
Wai Ping is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki .#T1#
Wai Ping is looking to stand up but Aoki won't let him. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Wai Ping gets to his feet. Aoki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wai Ping circles away.
Wai Ping swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Wai Ping finds it's way through Aoki 's defenses.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wai Ping darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Wai Ping unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Aoki gets caught napping as Wai Ping dives in and scores a takedown. Aoki manages to retain guard.#ES#
Aoki has his feet on Wai Ping's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wai Ping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Wai Ping fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Wai Ping persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Aoki pushes Wai Ping off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Wai Ping scores with a takedown into Aoki 's guard.#ES#
Aoki pushes Wai Ping off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aoki swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Wai Ping drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wai Ping is one step ahead there. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Aoki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Wai Ping gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aoki regains guard. #ES#
Aoki wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wai Ping looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wai Ping is trying to buck Aoki off.#T4#
Aoki is working Wai Ping over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wai Ping is not content to let Aoki control the position. #SU#
Aoki stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki .
Sloppy strikes from Aoki . Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
Shinya Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VFA 7
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Aoki pulls Hightower into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hightower defends it easily.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hightower pushes his legs off easily.
Hightower throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brimstone Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hightower.
Hightower tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hightower is stalling in the full guard.
Hightower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hightower lands a couple of elbows.
Hightower sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hightower with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki has control of Hightower's left arm, preventing Hightower from doing any damage.
Hightower throws a big right hand that misses.
Hightower working some strikes from top position.
Hightower postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hightower slips nicely into half guard.
Hightower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hightower is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki controlling the position well.
Aoki tries to roll over but Hightower keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Hightower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hightower throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hightower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hightower working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki has hold of Hightower's hands but Hightower slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hightower content to control rather than advance.
Hightower is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well, if Hightower is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Hightower is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aoki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aoki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aoki tries to score with some ground and pound. Hightower controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hightower has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hightower manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Hightower. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Hightower moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Hightower cracks Aoki with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aoki tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hightower pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aoki is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 2
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
King forces Aoki back against the cage and clinches.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki 's elbow.
King tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it. #BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Aoki ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aoki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to clinch up.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King lands a jab to Aoki 's midsection.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
King falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
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.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki 's guard. Nice move by King!#REVB#
King postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Aoki wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Aoki is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King looks to clinch #TD#
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position. #T3#
Aoki passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King is looking to escape.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki content to control rather than advance.
Aoki is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki .
King is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aoki slips under a jab from King.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King tries to clinch up.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Combo King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki moves away from the strike by King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki , pushing him back against the cage.
King pushes Aoki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Aoki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
King controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Aoki won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Aoki is standing up over King. King looks to escape but Aoki dives into side control.
Aoki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
King pushes Aoki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aoki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aoki works to advance to full mount. King defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aoki content just to control the position here.
Aoki dominating with strikes here.#T4##SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and King is now in Aoki 's guard. A big mistake from Aoki there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki 's legs - danger averted.
King wanted to stand there but Aoki had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Combo King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.#CL2#
King gets a clinch.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aoki is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Aoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it. #T1#
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aoki prevents a body shot from King.
King misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for King. #T2#
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from King. #TD#
Aoki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
King misses with a hook.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range. #TD#
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
King wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Combo King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aoki stops King from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki .
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki .
King unleashes a big counter combination but Aoki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
King with a nice cross.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Combo King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Combo King!

Event: BFT-481: Bondi Beach Brawl 8
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Kochanowski just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Kochanowski gets caught napping as Aoki dives in and scores a takedown. Kochanowski manages to retain guard.
Kochanowski throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kochanowski looking to control.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski working a defensive guard here.
Aoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki pushing down on Kochanowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Kochanowski is looking to control Aoki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochanowski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kochanowski defends it well.
Kochanowski gets full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aoki has gone for a leg lock! Kochanowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aoki 's guard.#REVB#
Kochanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kochanowski preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kochanowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kochanowski has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki 's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kochanowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kochanowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kochanowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kochanowski trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kochanowski is one step ahead there.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Aoki .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aoki !
Kochanowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kochanowski. #TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Kochanowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Aoki connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Kochanowski.#CL#
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kochanowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kochanowski walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kochanowski's half guard.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Kochanowski defending well.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
Aoki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kochanowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.
Aoki works his way into side control.
Aoki scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochanowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochanowski taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2##SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Aoki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Aoki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kochanowski's guard.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Kochanowski looking to control. #SUB#
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kochanowski dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kochanowski's guard. #REVR##T3#
Kochanowski wants to hit a switch here but Aoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kochanowski there!
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aoki dominating with strikes here.
Aoki with a couple of short strikes.
Aoki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aoki unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Aoki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kochanowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kochanowski is now in Aoki 's guard. A big mistake from Aoki there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki is trying to keep Kochanowski in close.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kochanowski wants to get up but he can't break Aoki 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aoki is pulling down on Kochanowski's head to control his posture.
Kochanowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Aoki walks into a stiff left hand from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Kochanowski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kochanowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochanowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Kochanowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kochanowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kochanowski wants to control but Aoki postures up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kochanowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
Kochanowski wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki landing a few strikes.
Kochanowski struggling a bit here.
Aoki scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3##SUB#
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kochanowski, who protects the arm well.
Aoki working away.
Aoki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Aoki cracks Kochanowski with a big right hand but Kochanowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4##SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Aoki decides to stand back up. Aoki steps back and let's Kochanowski get back to his feet.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
Kochanowski looks to clinch #TD#
and Aoki counters with a single leg into guard. Kochanowski didn't expect that.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Kochanowski misses with a hook.
Kochanowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Aoki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aoki showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Kochanowski defends the submission attempt.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kochanowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aoki .
Kochanowski controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself. #T1#
Aoki wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Kochanowski's brow.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kochanowski punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kochanowski is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
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.
Nice strikes from Aoki there.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki .
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kochanowski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kochanowski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T4#
Aoki tries to bench press Kochanowski off him but Kochanowski keeps the position.
Aoki is trying to control Kochanowski's posture but Kochanowski avoids it.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Kochanowski has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kochanowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki had his way with Janek Kochanowski in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Kochanowski coming out on top.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Aoki is trying to drag Kochanowski to the mat but Kochanowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kochanowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Kochanowski tries to tie him up.
Aoki avoids the elbow strike from Kochanowski, against the cage.
Kochanowski lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Aoki jumps guard but Kochanowski stands there with Aoki around his waist. Aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kochanowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Kochanowski tries to tie him up.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Kochanowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aoki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kochanowski to the mat. Kochanowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kochanowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki stays in close to Kochanowski's body and controls the position. #T2#
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aoki works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kochanowski misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shinya Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Aoki , who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kochanowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Aoki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kochanowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kochanowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aoki 's brow.
Aoki blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Kochanowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Aoki forces Kochanowski back against the cage and clinches.
Kochanowski lands an elbow that stopped Aoki in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Kochanowski looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Kochanowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kochanowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
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.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Aoki wants the takedown. Kochanowski is fighting it off but Aoki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kochanowski's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shinya Aoki .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki , 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFT-476: PRIDE Never Die! 18
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Crash lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crash misses with a head kick. #CL#
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Crash working aggressively here.
Crash stalling in the clinch but Aoki improves position.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Crash.
Crash struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands. #BC2#
Crash manages to break the clinch.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Crash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crash did well to prevent Aoki getting side control.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Aoki get's back to his feet.#T1#
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crash's waist but Crash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Crash avoids it well and moves away.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Crash as Aoki shoots in.
Crash unleashes a big counter combination but Aoki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki .
Crash flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Crash lands a head kick. Aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Crash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Crash avoids it well.
Crash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Crash counters with a series of strikes. Aoki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Crash lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crash's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crash duly obliges.
Crash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoki 's head backwards.#TD#
Crash tries to sprawl but Aoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crash.
Crash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Crash is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crash looking for a sweep. Not yet Crash, not yet.
Crash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki 's guard. #REVB#
Aoki 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.#T3#
Crash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crash sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crash manages to pass to side control.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Crash is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crash's back!#SUB#
Aoki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crash has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Crash trying to control the hands but Aoki breaks the grip.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crash defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki avoiding Crash 's attempts to control his hands.
Crash is keeping busy. #T5##SUB#
Aoki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Crash is defending well though. Aoki let's go of the attempt for now.
Aoki trying to control.
Crash trying to control but not successfully.
Aoki misses with an elbow to the head.
Aoki scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Crash covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T6##SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crash knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crash for a finish. #SUB#
Aoki working for a choke but Crash reverses nicely into Aoki 's guard.
Aoki 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.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Crash from controlling successfully. #T7#
Aoki controls Crash momentarily but Crash frees himself.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Crash controlling him for the moment.
Crash looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aoki being controlled here momentarily.
Crash wants to improve his position but instead Aoki has moved into half guard. #T8#
Crash is trying to get back to full guard.
Crash trying to hold on to Aoki 's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Crash recovers full guard.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crash's head.
Crash seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crash looking for a sweep. Not yet Crash, not yet. #T9##SU#
Aoki gets to his feet - Crash follows without any prompting.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crash.
Crash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crash slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
Crash connects with an inside leg kick.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Crash sprawls well.
Crash moves out of range of the leg kick from Aoki .#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bone Crash will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crash! #TD#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Aoki stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Aoki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crash's guard.
Crash is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Crash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crash is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki being controlled here momentarily. #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 Crash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Crash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aoki 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.#SUB#
Aoki has an active guard here but Crash has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Crash controlling him for the moment.
Crash trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crash.
Crash scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crash!#SU#
Aoki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aoki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Crash connects with a high kick.
Aoki swings for the body but Crash moves out of range.
Crash is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crash throws a leg kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crash is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Crash circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Aoki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crash is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki stalling away here and it's allowed Crash to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5##SUB#
Aoki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aoki has Crash in his guard.#REVB#
Crash preventing the sweep.
Crash slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Aoki .#ES#
Aoki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T6##TD#
Aoki dives in and scores a takedown into Crash's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Crash manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
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 jumps guard but Crash turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crash lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crash comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crash scores with a shoulder strike.
Crash wants to stall.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Crash.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Crash throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Crash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T7#
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Well,Aoki is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Crash lands with a nice combination. Aoki backs away looking to recover.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crash but Crash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick from Crash.
Crash's corner calls for a 1-2. Crash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bone Crash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crash throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Crash is keeping the position.
Aoki postures up. #SU#
Aoki stands up and waves to Crash to follow him.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Crash throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crash scores with a punch to the head.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Crash counters with a left and a right that stings Aoki .
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crash counters with a nice leg kick.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aoki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crash - the referee stops the clock and Aoki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crash. Aoki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crash misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Crash.
Crash lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aoki takes a step back to recover.
Crash throws a head kick that misses. #T9#
Crash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki thuds a left hand into Crash's body.
Bone Crash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Crash throws a leg kick which misses Aoki 's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crash stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki . Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bone Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Bone Crash!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Bone Crash!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Bone Crash!

Bone Crash wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BFT-472
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Brandao counter with a right hand. #CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao. #BC#
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Aoki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brandao did well to prevent Aoki getting side control.
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aoki prevents Brandao from improving his position.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Brandao defends it. #SU2#
Aoki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandao.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brandao looks for the body kick but Aoki saw that one coming.
Aoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao lands a head kick!
Brandao fakes the leg kick and cracks Aoki in the body.
A head kick by Brandao misses
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandao misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Brandao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Brandao circles away easily
and Brandao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Brandao doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki is looking to control Brandao's arms but Brandao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the cage. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Brandao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brandao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aoki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brandao is trying to buck Aoki off.#T3#
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
Brandao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aoki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brandao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brandao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandao, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
Brandao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brandao manages to get to full guard.
Brandao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES#
Brandao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aoki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Brandao pushes him away.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandao is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Brandao circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Brandao dominated that round.
That's time! Brandao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Brandao darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
Aoki looking to stall. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brandao has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandao 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away. #T1#
Brandao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Brandao forces Aoki back against the cage and clinches.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage. #BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao is looking to wear down Aoki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brandao throws a head kick that Aoki semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Brandao. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Brandao sprawls well.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandao leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brandao throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki . #T2#
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki tries to clinch but Brandao moves out of range.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Brandao connects with the punch.
Diego Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki . #CL#
Brandao rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Brandao. #BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandao lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aoki is looking to clinch but Brandao is avoiding it. #T3##CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aoki tries to score a body lock takedown but Brandao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki 's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Brandao pushes him away.
Aoki dives in and grabs Brandao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandao pushes down on Aoki 's head and hops out.#TD2#
Aoki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brandao trying to control the position.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4##SU2#
Aoki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brandao, up you get!
Brandao tries to score with a low kick but Aoki moves his leg out of the way.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandao leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Brandao as Aoki shoots in.
Brandao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao throws a front kick aimed at Aoki 's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Brandao, which made it look bad.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Brandao dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Brandao punishes Aoki 's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandao!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandao. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandao swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Brandao pushes him away.#TD2#
Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Brandao throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Aoki clinches. #T1#
Brandao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Aoki . #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Nice takedown defense from Brandao. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Brandao cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Brandao has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Brandao stalling the fight. #BC#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Aoki .
The crowd cheers as Brandao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandao defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Brandao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Brandao lands with a right hand.
Brandao throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandao swivels and escapes.
Brandao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Brandao scores with a hook.
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brandao cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Brandao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid body kick from Brandao.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Brandao keeps it at a distance.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandao connects with a body shot that sends Aoki 's belly button to the back.#T4#
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Brandao has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brandao.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage. #BC#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Brandao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki , pushing him back against the cage.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandao, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BFT-467: Raekwon vs Kampmann 2
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Di Vaio moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Di Vaio throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Aoki . No joy for Di Vaio on that attempt.
Di Vaio tries for a takedown but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Di Vaio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aoki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Di Vaio tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki 's best efforts.
Aoki prevents Di Vaio from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Di Vaio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Aoki 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Di Vaio holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Di Vaio wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki won't allow Di Vaio to sweep him here.
Di Vaio trying to control the position.
Di Vaio wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Di Vaio enables Aoki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Di Vaio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Di Vaio looking to control.
Di Vaio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Di Vaio's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Di Vaio working a defensive guard but Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Di Vaio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Aoki cracks Di Vaio with a solid left hand.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Di Vaio wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Di Vaio keeps moving.
Di Vaio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Aoki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Di Vaio dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki cracks Di Vaio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4##TD#
Di Vaio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aoki on his heels. He'll look to pass Aoki 's guard now, I'm sure.
Di Vaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki pulls Di Vaio in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Vaio wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Vaio working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Di Vaio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Di Vaio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Di Vaio working a defensive guard here.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Aoki .
Di Vaio looking for a sweep. Not yet Di Vaio, not yet. #T1#
Di Vaio is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Di Vaio or perhaps it was just good defense by Aoki , which made it look bad.
Di Vaio throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Di Vaio.
Aoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Di Vaio. Di Vaio gets slowly back to his feet.
Aoki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Di Vaio with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Di Vaio misses the target. #KD2#
Aoki drops Di Vaio with a left and a right! Oh, Di Vaio is hurt - Aoki dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Di Vaio is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Di Vaio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki looks up at the clock and then as Di Vaio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aoki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Di Vaio is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Di Vaio tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Di Vaio is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Di Vaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Di Vaio!
Aoki wants to control the pace but Di Vaio is squirming around nicely.
Di Vaio is bucking up trying to escape but Aoki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3##SUB2#
Aoki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Di Vaio is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki wants to control the pace but Di Vaio is squirming around nicely.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Di Vaio is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Di Vaio tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.
Di Vaio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Di Vaio looks a forlorn figure.
Aoki controlling the position easily from mount.
Aoki raining down shots from the mount!
Di Vaio is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Di Vaio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Di Vaio misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aoki working the ground and pound.
Di Vaio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!#SUB2#
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Di Vaio is working away from the top position though.
Aoki is not content to let Di Vaio control the position.#T1#
Aoki is pressing down on Di Vaio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Di Vaio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Di Vaio chips away with some ground and pound.
Di Vaio wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Di Vaio won't allow Aoki to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Di Vaio taking some punishment here, with Aoki in his half guard.
Aoki working over Di Vaio with some ground and pound. Di Vaio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Di Vaio trying to hold on to Aoki 's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki throwing shots but Di Vaio is blocking nicely.
Di Vaio tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Di Vaio wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Di Vaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinya Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Di Vaio is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki .
Aoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki is trying to control. Di Vaio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki controlling the action here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Di Vaio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Filippo Di Vaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki wants to control but Di Vaio is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Di Vaio misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
Shinya Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BFT-461: Dufva vs Nitschke
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Shinya Aoki has been cut.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Pol.
Aoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pol.
Aoki cracks Pol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aoki moves forwards but Pol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Pol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pol swivels and escapes.
Van Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Pol digs a good body shot into Aoki 's ribs.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Pol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Pol as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!
Pol lands an uppercut, right on the button! Aoki tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Van Pol!

Event: BFT-455: Raekwon vs Kampmann
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Mellia has managed to clinch.
Mellia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mellia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aoki looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Mellia fails to land.
Mellia taking a breather.
Aoki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mellia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aoki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mellia is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mellia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Mellia manages to get underhooks.
Aoki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mellia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mellia misses with some punches. #T1#
Mellia misses with some punches.
Mellia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mellia'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.
Mellia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mellia pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mellia walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Aoki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aoki misses with a head shot. Mellia uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aoki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mellia is proving hard to escape from. #T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mellia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mellia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mellia prevents Aoki from breaking the clinch.
Aoki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mellia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Aoki .
Mellia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mellia throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki .
Mellia has Aoki pressed against the cage. #TD#
Aoki lands a takedown into guard.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mellia's head.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Mellia taking a bit of punishment here - Aoki scoring with strikes.
Mellia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aoki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aoki throws a strike aimed at the side of Mellia's head but Mellia avoids it well.
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mellia!
Mellia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aoki .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mellia?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki trying to control but Mellia is having none of it.
Mellia is bucking up trying to escape but Aoki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aoki trying to control but Mellia is having none of it. #T4#
Aoki throwing strikes here but Mellia is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aoki looking to control but Mellia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mellia tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.
Aoki raining down shots from the mount!
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 Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mellia scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mellia quickly recovers to half guard.
Mellia trying to hold on to Aoki 's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Mellia won't allow it.
Aoki is keen to just control but Mellia is a slippery customer.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to advance to full mount but Mellia doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mellia keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mellia dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mellia postures up. #SUB#
Mellia wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Aoki 's closed guard. He's half up but Aoki has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Aoki pivots and extends the arm, Mellia falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Aoki ! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFT-451
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Kochanowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Kochanowski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aoki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Kochanowski.
Aoki defending well as Kochanowski loads up on a big left hand.
Kochanowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kochanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kochanowski. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aoki is nestled in close to Kochanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kochanowski moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kochanowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Kochanowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kochanowski is in guard.#REVR#
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Aoki is trying to control the position but Kochanowski postures up. #SUB2#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kochanowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kochanowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kochanowski trying to move into half guard but instead Aoki has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is pulling down on Aoki 's head. It's preventing any offense from Aoki , at least for the moment.#T3#
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski has control of Aoki 's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Aoki controlling from the top position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kochanowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kochanowski tries to keep at a distance but Aoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aoki misses with a combination
and Kochanowski counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Kochanowski gets tackled into the cage by Aoki . Aoki maintains the clinch.
Kochanowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Aoki blocks the elbow strike.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kochanowski tries to stall but Aoki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Kochanowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aoki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kochanowski to the mat. Kochanowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Kochanowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki 's guard. Nice move by Kochanowski!#REVR#
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kochanowski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
Aoki scores with punches from side control.
Kochanowski dodges the ground and pound from Aoki .
Kochanowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aoki . #T2#
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Aoki stands up and beckons Kochanowski to his feet.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Aoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kochanowski to the ground. Aoki is now in Kochanowski's guard.#SU2#
Aoki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki thumps Kochanowski with a low kick.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki is looking for the big counter here.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Aoki tries for a takedown but Kochanowski circles away easily
and Kochanowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Kochanowski catches Aoki right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki moves out of range as Kochanowski strikes.
Aoki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kochanowski checks it well. #TD2#
Aoki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
Aoki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochanowski misses with a looping left.
Kochanowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kochanowski missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki jabs Kochanowski right on the nose. Kochanowski blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Aoki rushes Kochanowski and presses him up against the cage.
Kochanowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki stalls.
Kochanowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aoki smiles and moves away.
Kochanowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aoki looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Kochanowski is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Aoki pushes Kochanowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kochanowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Kochanowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kochanowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki .
Kochanowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Janek Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Kochanowski misses with a body punch.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki avoids the elbow strike from Kochanowski, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kochanowski throws an elbow but misses.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Kochanowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kochanowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki .
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Janek Kochanowski is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Aoki has Kochanowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki tries to break free but Kochanowski pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Aoki lands a takedown into guard.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kochanowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kochanowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kochanowski's guard.
Aoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shinya Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kochanowski is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aoki in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Kochanowski defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Aoki .
Aoki goes for a double leg but Kochanowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kochanowski continues to drive forward.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Kochanowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aoki 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFT-442
Date: Mar 16, 2016

#R1#
Atlantis shoots for a takedown but Aoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aoki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Atlantis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aoki lands a jab to the head.
Atlantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Atlantis. #ES2#
Aoki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atlantis was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki .
Aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atlantis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aoki avoids it.#TD2#
Aoki drives through with a takedown into Atlantis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Atlantis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki trying to control but Atlantis is working from the bottom. #T1#
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Atlantis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atlantis.
Atlantis tries to clinch up.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Aoki gets tackled into the cage by Atlantis. Atlantis maintains the clinch.
Aoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atlantis smiles and moves away.
Delphino Atlantis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2##CL#
Atlantis moves into the clinch.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Atlantis fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atlantis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Atlantis breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Atlantis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atlantis is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Atlantis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atlantis defends it well.
Atlantis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Atlantis actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Atlantis is defending the position.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki works his way into full mount!
Atlantis regains half guard.#T4#
Atlantis controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atlantis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki .
Atlantis manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Atlantis throws a nice head kick!
Atlantis looks to land a body kick but Aoki moved away.
Atlantis is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atlantis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atlantis misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Atlantis slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delphino Atlantis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Atlantis. Atlantis gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Atlantis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Atlantis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to control here.
Atlantis is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atlantis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki 's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Atlantis scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atlantis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atlantis wants to stand but Aoki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Atlantis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atlantis tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Atlantis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atlantis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atlantis stands up over Aoki , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atlantis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atlantis throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki , not yet.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Atlantis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atlantis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atlantis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atlantis trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Aoki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Delphino Atlantis is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Atlantis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Atlantis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoki up against the cage.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atlantis can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atlantis walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Atlantis. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delphino Atlantis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki throws a chopping leg kick but Atlantis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atlantis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.
Atlantis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atlantis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!
Atlantis drops Aoki with a naaaaasty hook - Aoki is in real trouble here! Atlantis dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delphino Atlantis!
An out of breath Delphino Atlantis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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