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Event:
CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thayer circles away.#TD#
Aoki gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Thayer won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki stalling.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Thayer#T3#
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
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.
Thayer tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Further stalling from Aoki.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki controlling the position easily from mount.
Thayer regains half guard.
Aoki not doing much here.
#T5#
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki is thwarting Thayer's attempts to control the position.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6##SUB2#
Thayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thayer is trying to control but can't.
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Thayer is trying to control but Aoki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (0) Thayer#T8#
Aoki content just to control the position here. #T9##T10#
Thayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki controlling the position easily from mount. #T11##SUB#
Aoki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thayer is surviving well by controlling Aoki's body position as best he can.
Thayer regains half guard.
Thayer trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Aoki is looking to advance position but Thayer won't allow it.
Well, if Aoki 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.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Thayer tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Thayer is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (11) vs (0) Thayer#T13#
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Aoki controlling from the full mount.
Thayer wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masakazu Aoki made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wasa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki controlling the position.#T1#
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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 controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass. #T2#
Aoki is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Aoki trying to control the position.
Aoki is controlling Wasa's posture.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #T4#
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Wasa#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aoki has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Aoki is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wasa laying and praying for a moment but Aoki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wasa trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T6#
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasa to get the leverage.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Wasa
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working. #T8#
Wasa 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.
Wasa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aoki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (10) Wasa
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Wasa moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (13) Wasa#T9#
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
#SUB2#
Wasa tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke.
Wasa is looking to control Aoki but Aoki is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Wasa wants to control the position but Aoki frees himself and scrambles - Wasa manages to regain control in side control.
Wasa looking to control but instead Aoki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (13) Wasa
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.#T11#
Wasa tries to break free.
Aoki is trying to control but Wasa is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Aoki trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Aoki trying to control but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Wasa can't escape the position.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
Aoki avoids the attempt from Wasa to control.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
Aoki wants to control but Wasa has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T14#
Aoki wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Aoki prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Masakazu Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm getting too old!!! Retirement is coming close my Fans.....'. |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 13 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Morrison Jr. manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aoki on his heels. He'll look to pass Aoki's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Aoki
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Aoki pulls Morrison Jr. in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison Jr. from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aoki trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (4) Aoki
Morrison Jr. tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aoki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (6) Aoki
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.#T2#
Morrison Jr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morrison Jr.'s coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison Jr. is looking to escape. #T3#
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison Jr. is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison Jr. is looking to escape.
Aoki prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison Jr. is looking to escape. #T5#
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki prevents Morrison Jr. from getting the reversal.
Morrison Jr. is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison Jr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T7#
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison Jr. is looking to escape.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Aoki controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. is working to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (6) Aoki#T9#
Morrison Jr. passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
#T10#
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison Jr. passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (6) Aoki#SUB#
Morrison Jr. swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (8) Aoki#T11#
Aoki won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Aoki postures up.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (8) Aoki
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Morrison Jr. pushes his legs off easily.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. is fighting to break Aoki's control of his arms but Aoki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison Jr. not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki is pulling down on Morrison Jr.'s head. It's preventing any offense from Morrison Jr., at least for the moment.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.#T14#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
David Morrison Jr. retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Masakazu Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm getting too old!!! Retirement is coming close my Fans.....'. |
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Event:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Kuronoa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aoki is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kuronoa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuronoa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aoki smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kuronoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Kuronoa jumps into guard, dragging Aoki to the mat.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aoki escapes and throws Kuronoa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (3) vs (0) Kuronoa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is not content to let Aoki control the position.
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.#T1#
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki gets to mount! Kuronoa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (5) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Kuronoa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuronoa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuronoa tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuronoa can't escape the position.
Aoki wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.
Kuronoa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki controlling his opponent. #T4#
Kuronoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuronoa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.#T5#
Kuronoa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Kuronoa defends it.
Kuronoa 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Aoki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuronoa's arms.
Kuronoa keeps control of the position as Aoki tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke. #T6#
Kuronoa avoiding Aoki 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuronoa doesn't have the hooks in and Aoki manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (4) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Kuronoa manages to get to full guard.
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aoki has picked Kuronoa up and slammed him! Kuronoa can't keep hold of the triangle and Aoki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (13) vs (4) Kuronoa#T9#
Aoki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kuronoa is really stuck here.
Aoki has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Kuronoa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Kuronoa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuronoa working to try and regain half guard.
Aoki content just to control the position here.
Kuronoa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuronoa regains half guard.
Aoki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (16) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa wants to control but Aoki postures up.#T12#
Kuronoa looking for a sweep but Aoki has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (18) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuronoa gets back to half guard.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Aoki passes into side control, despite Kuronoa's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (21) vs (4) Kuronoa#T13#
Kuronoa gets back to half guard.
Kuronoa has a hand on Aoki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aoki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (24) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki controlling from mount.
Kuronoa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuronoa regains half guard.#T14#
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (27) vs (4) Kuronoa
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
Masakazu Aoki made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 133: Jiurgite vs Halo
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Hughes
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hughes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki. #T1#
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hughes! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Hughes
Aoki content just to control the position here. #T3#
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.#SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is having none of it.
Aoki content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Aoki wants to finish this one by submission but Hughes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aoki.
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Aoki.
Hughes is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Aoki content just to control the position here.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Aoki is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hughes gets back to half guard.#T7#
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki is taking a breather. Hughes 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.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Hughes is defending well. #T8#
Aoki controlling the action here.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hughes working for submissions but it's allowed Aoki to get to half guard.
Aoki not doing much here.
#T9#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aoki.#T10#
Aoki continues to stall.
Aoki trying to advance position but Hughes counters by regaining guard.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
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. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position. #T12#
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13##SUB2#
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hughes 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.
Aoki controlling from the top position. #T14##SUB2#
Hughes working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (0) Hughes
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 128: Jiurgite vs Wangler
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krawlee on his heels. He'll look to pass Krawlee's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krawlee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee looking to control.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
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.
Krawlee controlling the position.#T1#
Krawlee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krawlee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Krawlee
A lull in the action here.
Krawlee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Aoki not doing much here.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Aoki stalling away here and it's allowed Krawlee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Krawlee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Krawlee
Krawlee preventing the sweep.
Krawlee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Krawlee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
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 working for a triangle but Krawlee defends it easily.
Krawlee trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Krawlee trying to move into half guard but instead Aoki has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Krawlee
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Aoki trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
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'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.
Krawlee is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Krawlee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Krawlee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki postures up.
Krawlee being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki pushing down on Krawlee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krawlee trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Krawlee is working away.
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Krawlee is defending the position.
Krawlee controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Krawlee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Aoki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (2) Krawlee
Aoki wants to control the action but instead Krawlee gets a body lock and reverses into Aoki's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (4) Krawlee
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Krawlee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krawlee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krawlee trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #T11#
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Krawlee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki managing to control the position. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T13#
Krawlee content to stall in guard here.
Krawlee preventing the sweep.
We've been informed that Krawlee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krawlee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (7) Krawlee
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krawlee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (10) vs (9) Krawlee#T14#
Krawlee wants to control the action but instead Aoki gets a body lock and reverses into Krawlee's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (9) Krawlee
Krawlee looking to control.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krawlee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
An out of breath Masakazu Aoki 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Campos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Aoki dives in and scores a takedown into Campos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki pushes down on Campos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Campos is defending well.
#SUB#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Aoki is working for a kimura but Campos is defending it quite comfortably.
Campos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Aoki 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.
Campos wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
#SUB#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campos is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Aoki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Campos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Masakazu Aoki!
After winning the bout, Masakazu Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 2583 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eon Yaj (ranked 2155 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eon Yaj was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eon Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yaj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yaj drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
Aoki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yaj regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Yaj
Yaj is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Aoki is really struggling to control Yaj but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yaj holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Yaj seems keen to control Aoki's posture.
Aoki is pushing down on Yaj's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yaj is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yaj felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Yaj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Yaj gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yaj is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yaj is keeping the position for now.
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Yaj looking to control.
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Yaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yaj manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Yaj's guard.
Yaj is controlling Aoki's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Yaj wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aoki is now in half guard.
Yaj is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Aoki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yaj is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Yaj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yaj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yaj desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Yaj is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yaj defends it well.
Aoki is thwarting Yaj's attempts to control the position.
Yaj wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Yaj is concentrating on defense, preventing Aoki from advancing position.
Aoki wants to control but Yaj is keeping him busy.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yaj sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yaj wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki stalling away here and it's allowed Yaj to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Yaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yaj manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Yaj's guard.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Yaj has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Yaj
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Yaj maintains control.
Aoki wants to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki tries to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Yaj takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aoki regains half guard.
Yaj prevents Aoki from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is not content to let Yaj control the position.
Aoki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yaj has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (7) Yaj
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Yaj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yaj controlling the pace for now.
Aoki wants to control but Yaj is having none of it.
Yaj can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is looking to control Yaj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Aoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yaj is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yaj wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaj pulls his head out easily.
Aoki controlling the position for now.
Yaj trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yaj not doing much here.
Yaj is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Yaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yaj trying to control the pace.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yaj content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaj trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaj wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Eon Yaj 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Moru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moru throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Moru's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($825/Week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moru's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aoki shoots in but Moru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aoki.
Moru throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.#TD#
Aoki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moru is trying to defend but Aoki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moru pushes Aoki off looking to stand but Aoki dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moru tries to kick Aoki off but Aoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aoki in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru won't allow Aoki to pass to mount. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Moru is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well. #T1##SUB#
Aoki maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moru could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aoki has cracked it and Moru is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ma Moru spoke after the fight, saying 'CHAMBA'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Aoki scores with a takedown into Boiii's guard.
Aoki won't allow Boiii to sweep him here.
Boiii is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boiii is looking to get back to is feet but Aoki passes into side control.
Aoki advances to mount. #SUB#
Aoki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boiii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aoki is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boiii is in real trouble.
Aoki has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Aoki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boiii has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1#
Boiii is trying to get back to his feet but Aoki has full control of the position and if anything, Boiii has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boiii tries to roll but Aoki sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aoki is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Boiii won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Aoki off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masakazu Aoki!
After winning the bout, Masakazu Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Aoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pettis to the ground. Aoki is now in Pettis's guard.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki passes Pettis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pettis controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pettis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Pettis defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Pettis trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pettis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Pettis is having none of it. #SUB#
Aoki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pettis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dixie Pablo Khakhold (ranked 247 p4p, 38 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 16700 p4p, 0 weight class). Khakhold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Penis song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dixie Pablo Khakhold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khakhold clinches.
Aoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khakhold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aoki tries to score a body lock takedown but Khakhold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khakhold is pressed up against the cage. Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khakhold down to the mat. Khakhold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Khakhold.
Khakhold works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Khakhold (2) vs (0) Aoki
Khakhold passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khakhold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khakhold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khakhold is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Khakhold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Khakhold (5) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki stops Khakhold from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Khakhold's attempts to control the action.
Aoki stops Khakhold from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Khakhold.
Khakhold 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 improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khakhold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Khakhold 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.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Khakhold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki won't allow Khakhold to pass to mount.
Aoki is not content to let Khakhold control the position.
Aoki is in trouble now - Khakhold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Khakhold (8) vs (0) Aoki
Khakhold has hold of Aoki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aoki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khakhold is working for a guillotine from mount but Aoki frees his head quite easily.
Khakhold looking to secure an arm triangle but Aoki defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold fails to take his opponent's back.
Khakhold jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aoki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khakhold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki tries to roll over but Khakhold keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Khakhold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Khakhold (11) vs (0) Aoki
Khakhold tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Khakhold looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Khakhold wants to take his opponent's back but Aoki doesn't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki tries to hold on but Khakhold postures up.
Khakhold is working for a guillotine from mount but Aoki frees his head quite easily.
We've been hearing that Khakhold has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Khakhold wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Khakhold is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aoki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aoki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khakhold (11) vs (2) Aoki
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Khakhold (11) vs (5) Aoki
Khakhold is letting Aoki control him for a moment.
Khakhold manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khakhold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.
Aoki is trying to control. Khakhold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khakhold is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khakhold 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Khakhold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Khakhold 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.
Khakhold trying to control the position.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Khakhold (11) vs (8) Aoki
Khakhold is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Khakhold is defending well.
Khakhold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold sneaks back into half guard.
Khakhold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Khakhold is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khakhold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khakhold looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki prevents Khakhold from improving his position.
Khakhold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold is trying to control but can't.
Khakhold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khakhold tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Khakhold (11) vs (11) Aoki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khakhold is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Khakhold gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Khakhold takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Putski and Masakazu Aoki. Putski comes to the cage accompanied by Aids . Ivan Putski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Putski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Putski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Putski (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Putski is very close to passing his half guard.
Putski prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is looking to control Putski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Putski trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Putski has control of the leg.
Putski trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Putski 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 Putski.
Putski 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 preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Putski has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (5) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki wants to control but Putski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Putski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Putski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Putski sits in half guard.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putski pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Putski from advancing position.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Putski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Still in half guard, Putski seems content to control.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putski being controlled here momentarily.
Putski trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putski controls the pace.
Aoki looking to control.
Putski content to stall in guard here.
Aoki pulls Putski in close to prevent any damage.
Putski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (8) vs (0) Aoki
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Putski keeps moving and retains side control.
Putski taking a breather here.
Putski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski working away.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Putski is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Putski seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Putski tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Putski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Putski eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki won't allow Putski to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Putski wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to hold on to Putski's head to control him but Putski postures up.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Putski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Putski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putski (8) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Putski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Putski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putski (12) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki trying to remain calm as Putski controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Ivan Putski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Masakazu Aoki. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki has clasped his hands together around Ward's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ward (0) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (0) vs (6) Aoki
Ward wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Ward wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Ward's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ward 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.
Ward controlling the position.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Ward is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ward is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Ward is adopting a defensive guard.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Ward pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ward is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (6) Aoki
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Ward trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Ward from advancing position.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward not doing much here.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Ward sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Masakazu Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki and Masakazu Aoki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeya Aoki gets tackled into the cage by Masakazu Aoki. Masakazu Aoki maintains the clinch.
Takeya Aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeya Aoki fails to pull guard.
Takeya Aoki jumps guard and drags Masakazu Aoki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takeya 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.
Takeya Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Takeya 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.
Takeya Aoki keeping full guard, as Masakazu Aoki tries to pass.
Masakazu Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeya Aoki's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeya Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Takeya Aoki is pressing down on Masakazu Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeya 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masakazu Aoki won't allow Takeya Aoki to sweep him here.
Masakazu Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Masakazu Aoki 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.
Takeya Aoki is looking to sweep but instead, Masakazu Aoki has passed into half guard.
Masakazu Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki content to control rather than advance.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (3) Masakazu Aoki
Masakazu Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (5) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Masakazu Aoki prevents Takeya Aoki from improving his position.
Masakazu Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeya Aoki tries to get to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masakazu Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeya Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeya Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masakazu 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is keeping the position.
Masakazu Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeya Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Masakazu Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeya Aoki is looking for a sweep. Masakazu Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masakazu Aoki trying to control the pace.
Takeya Aoki tries to get to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Takeya Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is defending well.
Takeya Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (8) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (11) Masakazu Aoki
Masakazu Aoki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki tries to escape but Masakazu Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position easily here as Takeya Aoki tries to buck him off.
Masakazu Aoki has the hooks in. Takeya Aoki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Masakazu Aoki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Takeya Aoki's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Takeya Aoki is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Masakazu Aoki is controlling the pace.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass to mount but Takeya Aoki is defending the position.
Well, if Masakazu Aoki 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki gets full guard.
Takeya Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masakazu Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeya Aoki's guard.
Takeya Aoki is looking for a sweep. Masakazu Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Masakazu Aoki controlling the action here.
Masakazu Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Takeya Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeya Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (14) Masakazu Aoki
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Masakazu Aoki works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (17) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position.
Masakazu Aoki biding his time, controlling Takeya Aoki.
Masakazu Aoki looking for the choke from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position as Takeya Aoki tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Takeya Aoki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masakazu Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeya Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki wins on points by 17 to 0.
Masakazu Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must train more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ozzy McKane and Masakazu Aoki. McKane comes to the cage accompanied by SAIL - AWOLNATION. Ozzy McKane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ozzy McKane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McKane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aoki's waist but Aoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKane off to one side.
Aoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McKane to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McKane (2) vs (0) Aoki
McKane content to stall in guard here.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki is trying to hold McKane in close to prevent damage but McKane has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKane is working away from the top position though.
McKane is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aoki keeping control of the position.
McKane trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to get back to full guard but McKane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (5) vs (0) Aoki
McKane controlling the pace for now.
McKane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
McKane prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane controlling from the full mount.
McKane prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Aoki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aoki trying to control here.
McKane trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKane pulls his head out easily.
Aoki wants to sweep but McKane has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (8) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McKane advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McKane (10) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding McKane's attempts to control the action.
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McKane in particular looking to stall.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. McKane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but McKane has control of the leg.
McKane trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKane is working away from the top position though.
Aoki wants to improve his position but McKane is controlling well.
Aoki is looking to control McKane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, McKane seems content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as McKane sits in half guard.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McKane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKane is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McKane 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.
Aoki working a defensive guard but McKane passes into half guard.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. McKane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKane uses his free foot to push down on Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (13) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McKane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aoki tries to hold on but McKane pushes him away.
McKane controlling from the full mount.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
McKane trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
McKane controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McKane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McKane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but McKane has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to hold on but McKane postures up.
McKane prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
McKane controlling the pace for now.
Aoki tries to reverse the position but McKane maintains control.
McKane controlling from the full mount.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but McKane has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to hold on but McKane pushes him away.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McKane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKane controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKane controlling from the full mount.
McKane looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
McKane takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Ozzy McKane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Algot Uggla and Masakazu Aoki. Algot Uggla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Algot Uggla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Uggla darts in looking for a takedown but Aoki gets double underhooks and turns Uggla into the cage.
Aoki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uggla.
Uggla tries to keep at a distance but Aoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uggla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Uggla has clasped his hands together around Aoki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Uggla (4) vs (0) Aoki
Uggla trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki prevents Uggla from moving into mount.
Uggla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Uggla keeps moving and retains side control.
Uggla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aoki has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Uggla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uggla working away.
Uggla is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is not content to let Uggla control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki regains half guard.
Uggla moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Uggla (7) vs (0) Aoki
Uggla has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aoki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Uggla wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla is looking for a kimura here.
Uggla is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uggla moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Uggla (10) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki can't escape the position.
Uggla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uggla 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.
Aoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Uggla trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Uggla trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Aoki trying to control here.
Uggla trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Uggla is very close to passing his half guard.
Uggla 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Uggla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uggla is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uggla to get the leverage.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Uggla sits in half guard.
Uggla 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.
Uggla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uggla wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uggla is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uggla to get the leverage.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki controlling the position well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Uggla trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Uggla won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Aoki looking to control.
Uggla looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uggla (10) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki pushing down on Uggla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Uggla from improving his position.
Uggla is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Uggla (10) vs (5) Aoki
You can see the frustration on Uggla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Uggla is keeping him busy.
Uggla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uggla is not content to let Aoki control the position.
A lull in the action here as Aoki stalls from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Uggla is keeping him busy.
Uggla seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uggla's legs.
Uggla tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Uggla seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning.
Aoki working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Uggla is looking for a sweep.
Uggla is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Uggla is trying to improve his position.
Aoki working away.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uggla's legs.
Uggla is trying to improve his position.
Aoki laying and praying for a moment but Uggla takes advantage and regains half guard.
Uggla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Uggla is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Uggla (10) vs (8) Aoki
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Uggla (10) vs (10) Aoki
Aoki controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Uggla is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Uggla (10) vs (13) Aoki
Aoki keeps control of the position as Uggla tries to break free.
Aoki has good solid back control here.
Uggla is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeps control of the position easily here as Uggla tries to buck him off.
Uggla is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Uggla tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 13 to 10.
Masakazu Aoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Algot Uggla spoke after the fight, saying 'I should not of eaten at the buffet after the hooker left last night. I am weak when it comes to buffets.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ozzy McKane and Masakazu Aoki. McKane comes to the cage accompanied by SAIL - AWOLNATION. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ozzy McKane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McKane shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but McKane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McKane (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki controls McKane momentarily but McKane frees himself.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McKane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McKane controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki pulls McKane in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKane controlling from the top position.
McKane looking to pass the guard.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKane is one step ahead there.
Aoki is pulling down on McKane's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to keep McKane in close.
McKane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki wants to control the position but McKane says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but McKane keeps him under control.
McKane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane stalling.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but McKane has control of the leg.
McKane trying to control the pace.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controls McKane momentarily but McKane frees himself.
McKane passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling McKane's posture.
McKane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McKane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKane passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but McKane is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McKane stalling.
McKane is just content to waste time from the top position. Aoki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McKane is now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McKane has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (5) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McKane controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKane controlling his opponent.
McKane tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
McKane content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Aoki 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.
McKane passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McKane wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki wants to control the action here but instead McKane manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (8) vs (0) Aoki
McKane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
McKane controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to hold on but McKane postures up.
McKane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McKane content just to control the position here.
McKane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aoki for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McKane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKane looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKane avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McKane controlling his opponent.
Aoki can't escape the position.
McKane controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
McKane takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Ozzy McKane 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Masakazu Aoki. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. Kazuka Fuujin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fuujin shoots for a takedown but Aoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuujin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Aoki
Fuujin is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
Aoki tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Fuujin wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Fuujin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuujin prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Fuujin from advancing to side control.
Fuujin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki wants to control but Fuujin is keeping busy.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuujin passes Aoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Fuujin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fuujin is looking to pass Aoki's guard but actually Aoki recovers to full guard.
Aoki wants to control the position but Fuujin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the pace.
Fuujin prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Fuujin 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Fuujin is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is trying to control but Fuujin passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki trying to remain calm as Fuujin controls from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sneaks back into half guard.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is positioning himself well to prevent Fuujin advancing to mount.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Fuujin stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki is trying to keep Fuujin in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuujin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki is trying to keep Fuujin in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuujin is stalling here. Aoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fuujin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (5) vs (4) Aoki
Fuujin is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fuujin is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (9) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki trying to control the hands but Fuujin won't let him.
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aoki trying to control but not successfully.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fuujin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Aoki right now.
Fuujin is hanging on to Aoki's back as he tries to escape.
Fuujin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fuujin not allowing Aoki to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Fuujin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fuujin controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Aoki prevents Fuujin from getting a body triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki breaks Fuujin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (9) vs (6) Aoki
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Aoki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Kazuka Fuujin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masakazu Aoki and Nathan Silver. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nathan Silver!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silver clinches up against the cage.
Silver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silver pulls guard effortlessly.
Silver has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silver keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver has an active guard here but Aoki has managed to pass into half guard.
Silver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Silver's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silver. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (3) vs (0) Silver
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silver trying to control here.
Aoki controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aoki passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (6) vs (0) Silver
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silver can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silver is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aoki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silver's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silver keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face as Aoki controls the position.
Silver is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki trying to control from Silver's half guard. Silver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silver has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (0) Silver
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (11) vs (0) Silver
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silver keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silver.
Silver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aoki has picked Silver up and slammed him! Silver can't keep hold of the triangle and Aoki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (14) vs (0) Silver
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silver is trying to get back to half guard.
Silver is trying to work for a sweep but Aoki has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (16) vs (0) Silver
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki trying to control but Silver is having none of it.
Silver is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silver prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Silver can't escape the position.
Aoki controlling his opponent.
Silver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silver is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silver tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Silver is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silver regains half guard.
Silver is looking to improve his position.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silver moves into full guard.
Aoki trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Aoki passes Silver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silver is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Silver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Masakazu Aoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masakazu Aoki and Malakai Semerkhet. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Semerkhet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aoki tries to avoid it but Semerkhet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aoki to the ground. Aoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Semerkhet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Semerkhet showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Semerkhet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Semerkhet's back. He's all about the action.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Semerkhet has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
It looks like Semerkhet might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.
Semerkhet trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Semerkhet seems content to control.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Semerkhet tries to pass.
Semerkhet won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Semerkhet defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Semerkhet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
Semerkhet stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Aoki is pulling down on Semerkhet's head to control his posture.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
Aoki is trying to keep Semerkhet in close.
Aoki is pulling down on Semerkhet's head. It's preventing any offense from Semerkhet, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Semerkhet is proving a slippery customer.
Semerkhet won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Semerkhet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Semerkhet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Semerkhet
Semerkhet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki won't allow Semerkhet to sweep him here.
Aoki trying to control but Semerkhet is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Semerkhet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Semerkhet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aoki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Semerkhet
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking for a sweep.
Aoki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Semerkhet! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (7) vs (2) Semerkhet
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semerkhet is looking to escape.
Semerkhet is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying to escape the mount but Aoki keeps good control and instead manages to take Semerkhet's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (10) vs (2) Semerkhet
Semerkhet is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Semerkhet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aoki wants to control but Semerkhet manages to buck him off and is now in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Semerkhet! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (4) Semerkhet
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerkhet is one step ahead there.
Aoki seems keen to control Semerkhet's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Semerkhet uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (7) Semerkhet
Aoki keeps Semerkhet under control for a moment.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet works to advance to full mount. Aoki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (10) vs (9) Semerkhet
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to hold on but Semerkhet pushes him away.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Semerkhet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki just holding on.
Aoki tries to hold on but Semerkhet postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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