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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 25105 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1637 p4p, 220 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nobody's Fool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vulcahn Dravezesdi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Aoki up, before dumping him to the ground. Aoki manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dravezesdi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Aoki working for a triangle but Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki is controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Aoki 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Dravezesdi stalls from top position.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi wants to control the position but Aoki frees himself and scrambles - Dravezesdi manages to regain control in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aoki is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Aoki stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dravezesdi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Dravezesdi looking to secure an arm triangle but Aoki defends it well.
Dravezesdi wants to control but instead Aoki manages to regain half guard.
Dravezesdi prevents Aoki from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aoki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aoki and Dravezesdi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dravezesdi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Aoki tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (23) Dravezesdi
A lull in the action here.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Dravezesdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controlling from the back.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aoki escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (23) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Dravezesdi is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
Aoki stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 23 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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 29 (170lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 25103 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 4726 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drawers moves into the clinch successfully.
Drawers jumps into guard, dragging Aoki to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki '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.
Aoki trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Drawers looking for a sweep. Not yet Drawers, not yet.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drawers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Drawers's legs - danger averted.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Drawers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is pressing down on Drawers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drawers is holding on for now.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Drawers is keeping the position.
Drawers looking for a sweep. Not yet Drawers, not yet.
Drawers trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drawers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drawers controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Drawers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Drawers
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki .
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Drawers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Drawers from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
Drawers pushing down on Aoki 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drawers prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Drawers.
Drawers not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drawers 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.
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 Drawers is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Drawers seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drawers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drawers trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Drawers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoki has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Drawers
Drawers keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Drawers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Drawers is retaining full guard.
Drawers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aoki has picked Drawers up and slammed him! Drawers can't keep hold of the triangle and Aoki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Drawers
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drawers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard.
Drawers can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki taking a breather here.
Drawers is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drawers, who protects the arm well.
Aoki working away.
Drawers is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Drawers is defending well.
Drawers is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Drawers being controlled for a moment.
Drawers is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Drawers is not content to let Aoki control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drawers seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning.
Drawers tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drawers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drawers struggling a bit here.
Drawers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Drawers is defending well.
Aoki trying to control the action but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Drawers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drawers is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Aoki yanks on the arm and Drawers is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Aoki .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki !
A very excited looking Shinya 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 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 16642 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 15033 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 Shinya Aoki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Aoki has his hands on Shui's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Shui trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (2) Aoki
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (4) vs (2) Aoki
Shui trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki controlling Shui's posture.
Aoki is trying to keep Shui in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shui wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to control.
Shui wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shui looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (4) vs (4) Aoki
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui has his hands on Aoki 's head, controlling the position.
Shui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Shui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (6) vs (4) Aoki
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki has his foot on Shui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui works his way back into a safe position though.
Shui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shui has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Shui manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (9) vs (4) Aoki
Shui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Shui's back. He's all about the action.
Shui 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 Shui.
Shui frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (12) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shui looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shui trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Shui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shui fails to take his opponent's back.
Shui wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Shui mounts Aoki ! Really nice guard pass there!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui content just to control the position here.
Shui jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aoki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aoki and Shui has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shui has knee on belly momentarily but Aoki bucks him off and regains half guard.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Shui is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shui to get the leverage.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Shui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Shui postures up.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shui 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. Shui eventually gives up the hold.
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Shui is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Shui is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Shui is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to control Shui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Shui controlling the pace.
Aoki trying to hold on to Shui's head to control him but Shui postures up.
Shui is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Shui is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Shui'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.
Shui 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.
Shui is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki is staying active underneath Shui, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki is trying to keep Shui in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 1967 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 15071 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Aoki rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is sitting in close to Aoki 's body. Aoki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aoki .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinya Aoki !
Shinya 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:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7716 p4p, 453 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3176 p4p, 297 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tori works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Tori
Tori looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tori working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
Tori trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to control but Tori passes easily into half guard.
Tori is pressing down on Aoki 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Aoki tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tori trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tori is now in half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Tori content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
Tori is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki trying to control but Tori postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tori working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aoki 's thigh. Aoki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori 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 Aoki . Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Tori
Aoki is not content to let Tori control the position.
Tori thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aoki looking for a sweep but Tori has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (7) Tori
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount but Tori keeps good control and instead manages to take Aoki 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (10) Tori
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tori not allowing Aoki to control his hands.
Tori is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well.
Tori is not going to allow Aoki to sit and survive in this position.
Aoki staying busy and making it hard for Tori to control.
Tori is hanging on to Aoki 's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tori looking for the choke but no joy.
Aoki breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (10) Tori
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
Tori won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tori trying to control here.
Tori tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (10) Tori
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki wants to take Tori's back but he can't do it this time.
Tori tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Tori's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tori is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Tori's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki tries to take Tori's back but instead Tori uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Tori is working away.
Tori 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 (14) Tori
Tori looking to hold on to the position here but Aoki rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tori has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (14) Tori
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Aoki trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori working a defensive guard but Aoki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (14) Tori
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Rap Tori rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 729 p4p, 82 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 7564 p4p, 429 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. Rollo Gracie 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Rollo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aoki can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Aoki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Aoki
Gracie 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: Gracie (2) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Aoki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Aoki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Aoki being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (11) vs (4) Aoki
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Gracie prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Aoki regains half guard.
Gracie not doing much here.
Aoki is holding on to half guard well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Aoki keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Aoki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Aoki wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Aoki wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is just holding on here. Gracie manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (17) vs (4) Aoki
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie gets his hands free as Aoki looks to control.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Gracie is looking to control Aoki but Aoki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
Gracie'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.
Aoki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Aoki .
Aoki wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Aoki tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
After the fight, Rollo Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7488 p4p, 414 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 760 p4p, 88 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Dado Mata has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Mata circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata 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. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Mata from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Mata
Aoki keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki '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.
Aoki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aoki is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Aoki . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (4) Mata
Aoki has an active guard here but Mata has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Mata is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mata controls the pace.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata advances to half guard.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Mata works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (7) Mata
Mata is looking to work his way around to Aoki 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Mata swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aoki is now in Mata's guard. A big mistake from Mata there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (7) Mata
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (7) Mata
Aoki wants to take a breather but Mata manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Aoki .
Mata keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (9) vs (9) Mata
Aoki looking to control.
Mata passes Aoki 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (12) Mata
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata fails to advance to Aoki 's back.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata fails to take his opponent's back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Aoki tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aoki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Aoki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
After winning the bout, Dado Mata 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:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3452 p4p, 367 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 7222 p4p, 554 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vandam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vandam (0) vs (4) Aoki
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.
A lull in the action here.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Vandam tries to break free.
Aoki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vandam.
Aoki controlling well, preventing Vandam from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Aoki looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Vandam taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinya Aoki !
A very excited looking Shinya 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:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7068 p4p, 552 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4985 p4p, 476 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano has managed to clinch.
Claudiano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki 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.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looking to control.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
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.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki has his hands on Claudiano's head, controlling the position.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano 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 Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano pushing down on Aoki 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Claudiano is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Claudiano won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Claudiano has moved into half guard.
Claudiano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't control as he wanted to and Aoki manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Claudiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Claudiano is thwarting Aoki 's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Aoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki has a hand on Claudiano's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Claudiano takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Claudiano controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Aoki regains half guard.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano is staying active underneath Aoki , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claudiano is pressing down on Aoki 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Aoki stands and throws Claudiano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki taking a breather here.
Claudiano is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki working away.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claudiano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
Claudiano is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 6711 p4p, 533 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 4901 p4p, 468 weight class). Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Katuro Tisoaka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
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.
Aoki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tisoaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (4) vs (0) Tisoaka
I really don't envy Tisoaka right now.
Aoki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tisoaka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tisoaka for a finish.
Tisoaka tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aoki 's arms.
Aoki is trying to stick to Tisoaka's back but Tisoaka is turning into Aoki . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tisoaka. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Tisoaka
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki seems keen to control Tisoaka's posture.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Aoki managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tisoaka has passed into half guard!
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.
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aoki trying to control but Tisoaka postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tisoaka in particular looking to stall.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Tisoaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tisoaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tisoaka 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 Aoki . Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (5) Tisoaka
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Tisoaka from advancing position.
Tisoaka slows the pace down in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Tisoaka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aoki ! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (8) Tisoaka
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Aoki tries to hold on but Tisoaka pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Aoki holds on for dear life.
Tisoaka looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Tisoaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Tisoaka seems content to control.
Aoki trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Tisoaka from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka stalling.
Tisoaka works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (11) Tisoaka
Tisoaka working away.
Aoki being controlled for a moment.
Tisoaka working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tisoaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Tisoaka trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Tisoaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tisoaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tisoaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tisoaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tisoaka has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki 's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki looking to control.
Tisoaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki .
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tisoaka passes Aoki 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki trying to control but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tisoaka is thwarting Aoki 's attempts to control the position.
Aoki is positioning himself well to prevent Tisoaka advancing to mount.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka wins on points by 11 to 4.
Katuro Tisoaka 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:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 6460 p4p, 512 weight class) and Michael Blake (ranked 4559 p4p, 438 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aoki avoids it really well and circles away.
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (4) vs (0) Blake
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 is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki 's best efforts.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki .
Blake tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to control Aoki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Blake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blake.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (0) Blake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blake regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 trying to control from Blake's half guard. Blake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Blake
Aoki looking to control.
Blake is fighting to break Aoki 's control of his arms but Aoki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki wants to control the position but Blake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Blake trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki '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.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blake trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Blake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki working a defensive guard but Blake passes into half guard.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blake passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blake passes into half guard.
Blake is pressing down on Aoki 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blake 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 doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Blake has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (5) Blake
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to control Blake's head but Blake pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Aoki is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Michael Blake!
A victorious Michael Blake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4686 p4p, 441 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 5830 p4p, 505 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aoki regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (0) Aoki
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Claudiano 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: Claudiano (2) vs (4) Aoki
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is letting Aoki control him for a moment.
Claudiano is not content to let Aoki control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
Claudiano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
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 is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claudiano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claudiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Claudiano is having none of it.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claudiano! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (2) vs (7) Aoki
Claudiano wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but Claudiano doesn't allow it.
Aoki avoids the attempt from Claudiano to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to control the pace but Claudiano is squirming around nicely.
Aoki fails to move to back control.
Aoki prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is squirming around, avoiding Aoki 's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Claudiano working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aoki tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Claudiano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Claudiano tries to improve his position but instead Aoki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (2) vs (10) Aoki
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to escape the position.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Claudiano pushed the leg off.
Claudiano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki 's guard. Nice work there by Claudiano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (10) Aoki
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Claudiano has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Claudiano manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (7) vs (10) Aoki
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Claudiano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (7) vs (12) Aoki
Claudiano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (9) vs (12) Aoki
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Claudiano wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano'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.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Claudiano 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 looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Claudiano wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Claudiano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 12 to 9.
Shinya 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:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 5107 p4p, 194 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4412 p4p, 176 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claudiano wants the takedown. Aoki is fighting it off but Claudiano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aoki 's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Claudiano
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Claudiano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano pushes down on Aoki 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to hit a switch here but Claudiano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Claudiano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to push Aoki 's head away but Aoki is holding on tight.
Claudiano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aoki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aoki shrugs it off.
Claudiano is trying to control here but Aoki has managed to regain half guard.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Aoki looking to control but Claudiano passes into half guard.
Aoki is controlling Claudiano's trapped leg to prevent Claudiano from advancing to side control.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Claudiano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki '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.
Claudiano 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. Claudiano eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Claudiano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aoki ! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Claudiano
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Claudiano looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Claudiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Claudiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki tries to improve his position but Claudiano has taken his back! Claudiano has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aoki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Claudiano pushes Aoki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 5098 p4p, 194 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11653 p4p, 254 weight class). Aguilar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drector's Cut by Kamikazee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aguilar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Aguilar
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki '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.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki stops Aguilar from passing to mount.
Aguilar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguilar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aguilar trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar 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 Aoki 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aoki tries to bench press Aguilar off him but Aguilar keeps the position.
The referee asks Aguilar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aguilar prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aguilar swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Aguilar
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (6) Aguilar
Aoki has his foot on Aguilar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aguilar works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aguilar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aguilar is taking a breather. Aoki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar seems to be looking for submissions.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aguilar stalling.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Aguilar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (9) Aguilar
Aguilar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aoki is now in Aguilar's guard. A big mistake from Aguilar there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (9) Aguilar
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aguilar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguilar gets full guard.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aguilar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (9) Aguilar
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Aguilar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguilar keeps working.
Aguilar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar sneaks back into half guard.
Aguilar wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Aguilar is keeping him busy.
Aguilar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Aoki has latched onto it... Big trouble! Aoki pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Aguilar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Aoki !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alvin Aguilar was interviewed post fight and said 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20108 p4p, 270 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 4981 p4p, 172 weight class). Shinya Aoki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki gets a clinch.
Makhov wants a takedown.
Makhov 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.
Makhov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aoki after a bit of a struggle.
Aoki tightens his grip and picks Makhov up, before dumping him to the ground. Makhov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makhov (0) vs (2) Aoki
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (5) Aoki
Aoki is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Makhov is trying to escape and Aoki transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Makhov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Aoki ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Aoki !
Our winner, Shinya Aoki , 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 12823 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 4895 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vick drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
Vick jumps into guard, dragging Aoki to the mat.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vick 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.
Vick 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vick's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki stalling.
Vick is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Vick is looking to get back to full guard here but Aoki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (0) vs (3) Aoki
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Vick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vick trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Vick defends it.
Aoki trying to control the action but Vick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vick.
Vick is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Vick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vick! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vick (4) vs (3) Aoki
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aoki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vick is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vick (6) vs (3) Aoki
Aoki is controlling an arm, preventing Vick from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aoki turns into him and now he's in Vick's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vick (6) vs (5) Aoki
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Vick.
Vick 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.
Vick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Vick'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.
Vick has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aoki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vick has tightened it up now! Aoki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gray Vick!
Gray Vick thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 2084 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 4879 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Because I Can! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
I Can looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aoki is fending him off so far but I Can persists. Nope, Aoki circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki wants a takedown.
Aoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but I Can prevents it.
Aoki jumps guard.
I Can trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
I Can might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
I Can works a leg free and moves into half guard.
I Can 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.
I Can content to control rather than advance.
I Can is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: I Can (3) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but I Can has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding I Can's attempts to control the action.
I Can looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
I Can trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
I Can moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aoki has worked his arm free - good work by Aoki !
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki is not content to let I Can control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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.
I Can goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aoki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for I Can but great work by Aoki . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: I Can (3) vs (4) Aoki
I Can tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
I Can is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki is taking a breather. I Can 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.
I Can trying to control here.
Aoki prevents I Can from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for I Can! Score +3 for passing guard: I Can (3) vs (7) Aoki
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
I Can tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I Can wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
I Can regains 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.
We've been hearing good reports from I Can'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.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I Can keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but I Can defends it.
I Can is trying is best to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but I Can is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Can preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
I Can trying to hold on to Aoki 's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working for a kimura but I Can is defending it quite comfortably.
I Can is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Aoki has latched onto it... Big trouble! Aoki pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it I Can is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Aoki !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Aoki !
Shinya Aoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Because I Can stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki cracks Old Fart with a good jab.
Aoki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Old Fart drops his hands momentarily and Aoki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Old Fart with a poor takedown
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Old Fart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aoki .
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Aoki misses #TD#
and Old Fart counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Old Fart swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Old Fart's guard.
Old Fart is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Old Fart can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
Aoki is continuing to stall.#T1#
Old Fart looks like he's trying to stand up.
Old Fart is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Old Fart wants to stand back up but Aoki manages to pass into side control.
The referee asks Aoki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aoki prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Old Fart is trying to improve his position.
Old Fart is working hard here to advance position.
Old Fart is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aoki connects with a decent elbow.
Old Fart struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Aoki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aoki prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shinya Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Old Fart avoids a kick to the body.
Old Fart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Old Farts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aoki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki lands with a nice body punch.
Old Fart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aoki . Aoki obviously looking to wear him down.
Old Fart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Old Fart is rocked!
Aoki throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Old Fart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Old Fart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aoki but Aoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Old Fart seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Old Fart moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Old Fart needs to keep his hands up - Aoki had a free shot at his head there.
Aoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aoki wants to land a leg kick but Old Fart is out of range.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Old Fart's head backwards.
Aoki throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Old Fart counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Aoki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Aoki punishes Old Fart's body with a nice straight punch.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Old Fart's leg but Old Fart calmly moves out of range.
Old Fart thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aoki works the jab nicely.
Aoki is looking to score with low kicks.
Old Fart misses with a takedown attempt - Aoki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki lands a jab to Old Fart's midsection.
Aoki connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Aoki .
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Aoki drops Old Fart with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Old Fart looks back up at him and smiles so Aoki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aoki ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Old Fart's jaw. Old Fart's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Aoki does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinya Aoki !
Shinya Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki misses with a hook
and Vardy counters with a head kick. That will keep Aoki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki lands with a shot to the body.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Vardy's ribs.
Aoki thows a leg kick but Vardy checks it
and Vardy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Vardy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki .
Nice shot by Aoki .
Aoki jabs at Vardy's body.
Vardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vardy ducks under a wild hook from Aoki .
Aoki thuds his right hand into Vardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Aoki with a jab.
Vardy throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vardy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vardy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Aoki .
A bone on bone clash there as Vardy blocks the leg kick.
Vardy staying out of range there.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki cracks Vardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Aoki tries to land a body kick
and Vardy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vardy throws a counter combo.
Vardy misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vardy blocks a head kick by Aoki .
A low kick from Aoki misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aoki wants to land a leg kick but Vardy is out of range.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Vardy saw that one coming.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Aoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aoki throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki . Those never looked like landing.
Vardy takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Aoki .
Vardy walks into a stiff left hand from Aoki .
Aoki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vardy is out of range and Aoki settles back down.
Aoki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki .
Vardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Aoki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki throws the kick towards the body but Vardy avoids it.
Aoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aoki misses with a jab to the body
and Vardy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aoki really felt that one!
Vardy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shinya Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Vardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Vardy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Vardy responds with a good body kick, but Aoki manages to step out the way in time.
Aoki throws a leg kick
and Vardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aoki throws a front kick aimed at Vardy's knee but Vardy avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vardy checks a leg kick.
As Aoki backs off Vardy throws a huge counter combo but Aoki manages to avoid it all.
A cross from Aoki lands.
Shinya Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Vardy moved away.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Vardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vardy avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vardy in his tracks.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws a leg kick
and Vardy counters with a body kick. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aoki connects with a crisp jab.
Jamie Vardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vardy can do to turn this around?
Vardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses.
Vardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vardy is out of range.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Vardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Aoki misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Vardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki cracks Vardy with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vardy misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Vardy.
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aoki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vardy eats them both and turns towards Aoki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aoki connects with a right hand. Vardy shakes it off.
Vardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Vardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Vardy.
Aoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Vardy blocks the leg kick.
Vardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aoki .#ROC#
Vardy is rocked!
Aoki catches Vardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Vardy feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki .
Some bone on bone action there as Vardy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vardy! Aoki dives in looking to finish! Vardy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki blocks a head kick by Old Fart.
Good work by Old Fart as he checks the leg kick.
Old Fart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aoki manages to circle out of the way.
Old Fart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Old Fart's ribs.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki jabs at Old Fart's body.
Old Fart shoots in but no luck this time.
Aoki lands a jab to Old Fart's midsection.
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aoki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old Fart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aoki defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Old Fart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Aoki . #T1#
Old Fart has his takedown stuffed
and Old Fart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Old Fart's head backwards.
Old Fart misses with a body kick.#TD#
Old Fart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Old Fart tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Old Fart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki pushing down on Old Fart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Old Fart is controlling Aoki 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Old Fart is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aoki jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Old Fart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Old Fart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki controlling the position from side mount.
Old Fart can't do much from the bottom here.
Old Fart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki is staying tight to Old Fart's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Old Fart tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki is staying tight to Old Fart's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Old Fart struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Old Fart tries for a takedown but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Aoki finds it's way through Old Fart's defenses.
Old Fart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Old Fart is rocked!
Aoki scores with a hook to the body. Old Fart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Old Fart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Old Fart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki drops Old Fart with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Old Fart! Aoki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Aoki !
Shinya 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:
BFT-496: Kampmann vs Pol III
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vasara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasara is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Vasara can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Vasara is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Vasara seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning.#SU2#
Aoki stands up.
Vasara swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
#TD2#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aoki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vasara is avoiding damage well.
#SU2#
Aoki decides to stand back up. Aoki steps back and let's Vasara get back to his feet.
Vasara closes the distance but Aoki moves to the side
and Aoki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##TD2#
Aoki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vasara is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aoki 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Vasara is defending the position.
Aoki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aoki in particular looking to stall.
Vasara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki moves into full mount! Vasara won't be happy about that! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vasara's face.
Aoki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aoki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vasara hang on?
Aoki working the ground and pound effectively.
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Aoki working Vasara over with strikes here.
Vasara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vasara is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Vasara sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Vasara avoids it this time.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasara.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Aoki looks to move away, Vasara throws a big counter combo but Aoki just gets out of the way.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vasara on his heels. He'll look to pass Vasara's guard now, I'm sure.
Aoki is standing up over Vasara. Vasara looks to escape but Aoki dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Vasara is defending well. #SU2#
Aoki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vasara to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasara sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aoki stalling. #T1##SU2#
Aoki escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasara sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aoki is landing with some decent strikes but Vasara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Aoki lands a big shot there that rocks Vasara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aoki controlling from mount.
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.
Aoki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vasara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki landing strikes from the mount.
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Aoki breaks from Vasara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aoki controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
More stalling from Aoki .
Aoki lands a big shot there that rocks Vasara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aoki with a couple of short strikes.
Aoki content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Aoki working for a submission but Vasara is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Vasara is predictable there #TD2#
and Aoki counters with a takedown into side control.
Aoki controls the position. #SUB2#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasara is defending well.
Aoki advances nicely into full mount.
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Aoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Aoki with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Aoki .#SUB2#
Aoki is working for a guillotine from mount but Vasara frees his head quite easily.
Aoki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vasara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SU2#
Aoki get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Aoki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vasara's legs.
Aoki scoring with punches from side control.
Vasara is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Aoki landing strikes.
Vasara is trying to escape the position but Aoki is controlling the position.
Sami Vasara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki landing a few strikes.
Vasara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki controlling the position.
Shinya Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Vasara is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aoki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
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