Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 8L 90 - Aoki's 2nd Goodbye
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki misses with a shot to the body
and Jakua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jakua.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aoki misses the jab.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Jakua lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Jakua's ribs.
Jakua jabs at Aoki's body.
Aoki wants to clinch
and Jakua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jakua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Jakua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Jakua misses.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Jakua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jakua throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Jakua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakua is just out of range.
Jakua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jakua misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki scores with a punch to the head.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jakua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jakua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jakua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch but Jakua moves out of range.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aoki back to the ropes. Jakua follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jakua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Jakua keeps it at a distance.
Jakua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Jakua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aoki rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Aoki.
Jakua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jakua blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Aoki takes a swing at Jakua's ribcage but misses.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Jakua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jakua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jakua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jakua duly obliges.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Jakua counters with a stiff right hand.
Jakua slips under a jab from Aoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Jakua moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Jakua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jakua lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Jakua dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki swings for the body but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jakua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki throws a body punch but Jakua moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jakua. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Jakua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jakua moves away.
A little jabbing left from Jakua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jakua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jakua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki lands with a slapping head kick.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Jakua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakua lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jakua moves away.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Jakua is out of range.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakua circles away.
Jakua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jakua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Jakua lands.
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Aoki coming out on top.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Jakua's head but Jakua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua. #T2#
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Jakua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Jakua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jakua scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Jakua counters with a left to the body.
Jakua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Jakua.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jakua cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Aoki swings for the body but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua is looking for the big counter here.
Jakua cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Aoki swings for the body but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Jakua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jakua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shiny Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Jakua manages to avoid it.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Jakua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aoki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jakua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kris Jakua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jakua jabs at Aoki's body.
Jakua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aoki throws a body punch but Jakua moves out of range.
It seemed like Jakua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakua is just out of range.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua works Aoki's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jakua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Jakua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Jakua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki misses with a hook. Jakua ducked under it nicely.
Jakua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Jakua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aoki doesn't seem bothered though.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Jakua. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jakua. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakua misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jakua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Jakua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
Jakua dodges an elbow strike from Aoki.
Jakua dodges an elbow strike from Aoki.
Jakua tries to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling the position.
Jakua avoids a wild elbow strike from Aoki.
Jakua scores with a hook to the body.
Aoki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jakua or not.
Kris Jakua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jakua prevents a body shot from Aoki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Jakua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jakua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Kris Jakua!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Kris Jakua!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kris Jakua!

Kris Jakua wins by unanimous decision!
Kris Jakua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Shiny Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'i lost to this bum...my career is over i m 40 and i m losing to mfs like this loser'.

Event: 8L 83 - Gnarr
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Akira.
Akira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Akira scores with a hook to the body.
Akira blocks an uppercut.
Aoki digs a right hand into Akira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akira's gas tank.
Akira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akira blocks it with crossed arms.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira lands with a right to the head.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Akira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Akira prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Akira takes an elbow to the temple.
Akira presses Aoki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Akira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Akira as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Akira.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akira moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Akira saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Akira misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akira tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akira loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Akira manages to avoid it.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Akira saw that one coming.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akira.
As Akira looks to move away, Aoki throws a big counter combo but Akira just gets out of the way.
Jab from Akira.
Aoki throws a hook but Akira avoids it easily.
Akira digs a good body shot into Aoki's ribs.#CL2#
Akira has Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akira keeps control of Aoki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Aoki lands an elbow that stopped Akira in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Hokuto Akira has been cut.
Akira misses with the head strike.
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
Akira wants to stall.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira lands a shoulder strike.
Akira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aoki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akira can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Aoki lands a nice uppercut.
Akira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land. #BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akira throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akira throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hokuto Akira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aoki slips under a jab from Akira.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Akira's ribs.
Aoki wants to clinch.#CL#
Aoki has Akira up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Akira breaks from the clinch.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akira lands a slapping body shot.
Akira scores with a jab.
Akira just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira lands with a straight right. Aoki didn't see that one coming.
Akira throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akira's hands.
Aoki lands a body shot.
Aoki blocks a jab.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Akira moves into the clinch successfully.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira lands with a right to the head.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Akira back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akira.
Aoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Akira back against the ropes.
Akira lands a left hand.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akira throws a shot to the body.
Akira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
Akira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Aoki.
Akira looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Akira throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Akira slips a jab and a cross from Aoki. #T2#
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Akira moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aoki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akira.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akira was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Akira throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Akira misses with a looping left.
Aoki takes a swing at Akira's ribcage but misses.
Akira staying out of range there.#CL2#
Akira closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki is trying to break the clinch but Akira is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki cracks Akira with a nice body shot.
Akira lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Akira back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hokuto Akira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hokuto Akira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akira misses with a wild body shot.
Akira throws a shot to the body.
Shiny Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Aoki. #CL2#
Akira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akira scores with a shoulder strike.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki is trying to stall.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Akira lands a nice uppercut.
Akira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Hokuto Akira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Aoki. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Akira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akira throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akira keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Akira tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Akira slips under a jab.
Akira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akira scores with the left hand. Aoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Aoki throws a head kick but Akira moves out of range.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akira missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Akira connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Akira misses.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiny Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Akira throws a combination that misses
and Aoki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Akira.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Akira misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Akira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akira! But no joy.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Akira moves out of range easily.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Akira connects with a jab.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Akira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Akira moves into the clinch.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aoki working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Akira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Akira. #ROC2#Aoki is rocked!
Aoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Akira won't allow it.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akira blocks a body shot from Aoki.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Akira. #BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki works over Akira's head and body with a nice combination.
Akira misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hokuto Akira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Hokuto Akira!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Hokuto Akira!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Hokuto Akira!

Hokuto Akira wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Hokuto Akira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Shiny Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'i lost to this bum...my career is over i m 40 and i m losing to mfs like this loser'.

Event: 8L 78 - Slevin
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King misses with a body punch.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
King lands a left hand.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Dwayne King has been cut.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
King tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
King misses with some punches.
King blocks a body shot from Aoki.
King scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
King tries to keep at a distance but Aoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
King blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Aoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aoki presses King against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
King dodges an elbow strike from Aoki.
Nice elbow from Aoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki is pushing King up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aoki lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Aoki.#BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
King missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
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!#CL#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki lands a jab to the nose.
King connects with the punch.
Aoki throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
A cross from Aoki lands.#CL2#
Aoki gets tackled into the ropes by King. King maintains the clinch.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Aoki on the inside.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki pushes King back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne King's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King blocks an elbow strike from Aoki.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with some punches.
King dodges an elbow strike from Aoki.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards. #BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#King is rocked!
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking King out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Post fight, Shiny Aoki took to the microphone: 'tough opp....he ll do good shit but tonight was my time to do good shit i m done though i m 40 years old i THINK its over with...'.

Event: 8L 71 - BLM
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Aoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kubota.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota with a nice cross.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Kubota takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Kubota throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
We've been informed that Aoki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kubota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki takes one to the side of the head.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aoki lands with an overhand left.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kubota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
Aoki misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
Aoki throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
And Kubota counters with a quick kick to the body but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Kubota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Aoki's legs.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.#CL2#
Aoki moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokis head.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aoki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Aoki pushes Kubota back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kubota tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kubota digs a right hand into Aoki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aoki's gas tank.
Kubota tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki clobbers Kubota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Aoki lunges at Kubota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kubota's hand.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Aoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aoki throws a series of strikes that have Kubota backpedaling.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki fakes the leg kick and cracks Kubota in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kubota.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Aoki throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick from Kubota misses.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Kubota throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki cracks Kubota with an open hand slap.
Aoki throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Aoki moves out of range as Kubota strikes.#T1#
Kubota throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubota.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Kubota counters with a right hand to the body.
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kubota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kubota with a nice cross.
Kubota throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kubota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Kubota punishes Aoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Aoki cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Aoki checks the leg kick.
Aoki scores with a jab. Kubota acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Aoki darts in and clinches Kubota up against the ropes.
Kubota tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Kubota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aoki pushes Kubota back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Aoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubota.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki has Kubota pressed against the ropes, preventing Kubota from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kubota counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota blocks a low kick nicely.
Kubota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Kubota's ribs.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
Kubota lands with a shot to the body.
Aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Aoki backs away, Kubota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kubota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki scores with the left hand. Kubota knows he should have avoided that one.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Kubota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Kubota moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.#T1#
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.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Kubota lands an overhand right.
Aoki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Aoki. That snapped Kubota's head back.
Aoki is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Aoki has Kubota up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Kubota manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kubota has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubota cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota tries to score with a low kick but Aoki moves his leg out of the way.
Aoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aoki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Aoki checks it.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Kubota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shiny Aoki.
Well Kubota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!

Shiny Aoki wins by split decision!
As Shiny Aoki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: tough opp....he ll do good shit but tonight was my time to do good shit i m done though i m 40 years old i THINK its over with...'.

Event: 8L 66 - Davis Jr
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Caria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Caria trying to land knees to the body.
Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Aoki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Caria blocks a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caria's elbow.
Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Caria - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Caria tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms.
Caria tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms. #T1#
Aoki prevents a body shot from Caria.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caria tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms.
Caria trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caria into the ropes.
Caria lands a shot to the body.
Caria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caria connects with a knee to the head.
Caria tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Caria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Caria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Caria misses with the head strike.
Caria throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Caria blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Aoki throws an elbow but misses.
Aoki taking a breather.#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch. #T2#
A jab from Caria misses.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caria looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Caria blocks a leg kick.
Caria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aoki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caria swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Caria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aoki.
Aoki tries to move into range but Caria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Aoki has Caria up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caria tries to stall but Aoki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Caria dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Caria is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Caria checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Caria takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caria throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Caria darts in and clinches Aoki up against the ropes.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caria looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Caria lands a knee to the body.
Caria digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Caria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki. #T1#
Aoki is trying to push Caria away but Caria has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Caria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokis head.
A short left from Caria.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caria.
Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Melankomas Caria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Caria controls the action.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Caria is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Caria into the ropes.
A short uppercut from Caria.
Caria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aoki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Aoki.
Caria working Aoki over with knees to the body.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Caria.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caria is defending well for now.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Caria is pushing Aoki up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Caria lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Caria tries to tie him up.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caria wants to stall.
Aoki scores with a hook to the body.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Caria lands a body shot.
Caria lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Caria.
Caria takes a shot to the head.
Aoki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Melankomas Caria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
That kick from Caria tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Caria misses with a kick to the body.
Caria connects with an inside leg kick.
Caria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Caria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Caria rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Caria blocking some punches.
Aoki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caria has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Caria working aggressively here.
Caria prevents Aoki from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria is looking to control Aoki's arms but Aoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caria has his back to the ropes.
Caria lands a right hand.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caria's elbow.
Caria tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Caria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Caria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aoki tries a body shot but Caria blocks it.
Caria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki tries to stall but Caria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aoki tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Caria lands with a right to the head.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caria scores a nice knee to the body.
Caria has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aoki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Caria can turn it around.
Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Caria blocks the elbow strike.
Caria lands a shot to the body.
Caria tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caria digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Caria.
A body shot lands from Aoki.
Aoki pushes Caria back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Caria misses with the head strike.
Caria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Caria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aoki doesn't seem bothered though.
Caria lands a slapping body shot.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Caria.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caria doesn't seem bothered though.
Caria works Aoki's body with a nice hook.
Caria scores with a nice strike.
Caria takes one to the side of the head.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Caria circles away.
Caria feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Aoki lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki wants to land a leg kick but Caria is out of range.
Caria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aoki is able to avoid easily.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caria.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Caria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Caria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Caria.
Caria listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Caria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caria tries a head kick but it misses.
Caria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Caria just misses with a punch to the body.
Caria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aoki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aoki lands a head kick!
Aoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caria misses with a straight right.
Aoki connects with a leg kick.
Caria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Caria takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Caria had a free shot at his head there.
Caria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caria throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Melankomas Caria seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Aoki rushes Caria and presses him up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Aoki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caria's brow.
Caria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aoki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Caria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Aoki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Caria is leaning against Aoki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Caria.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Caria lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
Aoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caria is out of range.
Caria tries a quick counter leg kick but Aoki is wise to it.#CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Caria is trying to stall.
Caria avoids a wild elbow strike from Aoki.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily. #CL2#
Caria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caria.
Caria can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caria is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Caria misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Caria misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Caria lands a nice uppercut.
Caria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Good body shot from Aoki.
Caria misses with some punches.
Shiny Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Caria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki lands an elbow just above Caria 's eye.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caria is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Caria into the ropes.
Aoki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Caria.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Aoki. #T2#
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Caria.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Aoki throws an elbow but misses.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Caria controls the action.
Aoki misses with an elbow strike.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Caria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caria prevents a body shot from Aoki.
A short right from Caria.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aoki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Caria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Melankomas Caria.
Well Caria 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!

Melankomas Caria wins by unanimous decision! Melankomas Caria retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Melankomas Caria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Shiny Aoki had this to say: 'back to the gym Caria is a goat at this weight so no shame in losing....'.

Event: 8L 57 - March Monstrosity
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
A left lands for Tellkins.
Aoki misses with a leg kick.
Tellkins scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aoki.
Aoki scores with a head kick.
Aoki lands a really nice looking cross but Tellkins seems unphased.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Tellkins circles away.
Tellkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tellkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tellkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
A low kick from Tellkins misses
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Tellkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki throws a jab when Tellkins was well out of range.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Tellkins.
Tellkins misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Tellkins tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Tellkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Aoki scores with a hook to the body. Tellkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tellkins throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Tellkins throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.#CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Tellkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Tellkins 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.
Aoki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tellkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Tellkins's shoulder, as Tellkins tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tellkins throws out the jab. #CL#
Aoki has Tellkins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Aoki.
Tellkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Tellkins as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Aoki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Aoki taking a breather.
Tellkins working aggressively here.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tellkins.
Aoki is leaning against Tellkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aoki digs a right hand into Tellkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tellkins's gas tank.
Tellkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki tries to work over Tellkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellkins's elbow.
Tellkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Tellkins.
Tellkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tellkins working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tellkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tellkins scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tellkins can do to turn this around?
Aoki thumps Tellkins with a low kick.
Aoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tellkins on the side of the head.
Tellkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tellkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.#CL#
Aoki clinches up against the ropes.
Aoki blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Tellkins throws a head punch that misses.
Tellkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki. #BC2#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tellkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Tellkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tellkins misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellkins working hard to break the clinch.
Aoki pushes off an throws an elbow but Tellkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Tellkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards.
Aoki cracks Tellkins with a nice body shot.
Tellkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellkins.
Tellkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellkins misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tellkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellkins misses with some punches.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki misses with an elbow strike.
Tellkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellkins avoids the elbow strike from Aoki, against the ropes.
Tellkins trying to stall but Aoki improves his position. #T2#
Tellkins looking to stall.
A short right from Aoki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki lands an elbow just above Tellkins 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Darren Tellkins has been cut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aoki blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tellkins breaks from the clinch.
Tellkins throws a head kick that misses.
Tellkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tellkins thinking.
A jab from Aoki does it's job there.
Tellkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tellkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellkins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Aoki has closed the distance and engaged Tellkins in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Tellkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tellkins throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tellkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tellkins throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Tellkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Tellkins
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tellkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Darren Tellkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Tellkins.
Aoki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shiny Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tellkins keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Tellkins misses.
Tellkins misses the jab.
Good exchange - Tellkins coming out on top.
Tellkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aoki slips a jab from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Aoki is looking to clinch but Tellkins is avoiding it.
Tellkins fakes the leg kick and cracks Aoki in the body.
Tellkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Tellkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Tellkins.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Tellkins had a free shot at his head there.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tellkins.
Tellkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tellkins lands with a straight right. Aoki didn't see that one coming.
Tellkins connects with a looping right hand.
Tellkins is looking to chop away at Aoki's legs.
Tellkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tellkins. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tellkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Tellkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Tellkins misses with a looping right.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#Aoki is rocked!#T2#
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Tellkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab by Aoki.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Tellkins.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tellkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tellkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tellkins misses the shot to the body.
As Tellkins backs away, Aoki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aoki tests Tellkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tellkins throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.#CL#
Aoki clinches up with Tellkins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tellkins trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tellkins into the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darren Tellkins just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Darren Tellkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A left lands for Aoki.
Tellkins cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Aoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tellkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tellkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tellkins swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tellkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tellkins looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Tellkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellkins.
Tellkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tellkins throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tellkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki.
Tellkins cracks Aoki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tellkins.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Good exchange - Aoki coming out on top.
Tellkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aoki scores with a sloppy right hand. Tellkins should have avoided that one. #CL#
Aoki darts in and clinches Tellkins up against the ropes.
Tellkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tellkins is trying to break free.
Tellkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aoki digs a right hand into Tellkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tellkins's gas tank.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Tellkins leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tellkins takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Tellkins is avoiding it.
Aoki cracks Tellkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tellkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Tellkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki lands with a nice combination. Tellkins backs away looking to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Tellkins connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tellkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Aoki finds it's way through Tellkins's defenses.
Tellkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Tellkins there.
Aoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Aoki scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tellkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Tellkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Aoki.
Aoki throws a body punch but Tellkins moves out of range.
Aoki scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki had his way with Darren Tellkins in that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Tellkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tellkins has time to react.#CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Tellkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Tellkins.
Aoki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tellkins. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Tellkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tellkins ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
A big right from Tellkins misses.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Tellkins circles away.
Tellkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.#CL#
Tellkins gets tackled into the ropes by Aoki. Aoki maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tellkins manages to break the clinch.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Tellkins catches Aoki right on the button with a cross.
Shiny Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Aoki forces Tellkins back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellkins. #T1#
Aoki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tellkins or not.
Tellkins misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki stalling in the clinch.
Tellkins avoids the elbow strike from Aoki, against the ropes.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellkins connects with a knee to the head.
Tellkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki is working Tellkins over against the ropes.
Darren Tellkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Tellkins.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards. #BC2#
Tellkins manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aoki.
Tellkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki jabs Tellkins right on the nose. Tellkins blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellkins misses with a body shot
and Aoki counters with a nice body shot.
Tellkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tellkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Tellkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aoki to score with a decent uppercut.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tellkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tellkins. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tellkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tellkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tellkins needs to keep his hands up - Aoki had a free shot at his head there.
Tellkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellkins throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Tellkins. That snapped Aoki's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aoki!
Aoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shiny Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!

Shiny Aoki wins by unanimous decision!
Shiny Aoki is the new lightweight champion!
Shiny Aoki made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This was suppose to be a one off for my teamate tellkins...but RAY MORRISON where tf you at boy?! Bring that glass(chin) here boyyy'.

Event: 8L 52 - TITL3 N1GHT
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Aoki throws a wild body kick that Tellkins sees coming a mile off.
Tellkins scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki lands with a hook. Tellkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tellkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tellkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tellkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tellkins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Tellkins is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Tellkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tellkins dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Despite the aggression on Tellkins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tellkins 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.
Tellkins staying out of range there.
Tellkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Tellkins.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tellkins.
A quick step to the side and Aoki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tellkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tellkins misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tellkins.
Nice body punch from Tellkins.
Tellkins connects with a right hand. Aoki shakes it off.
Tellkins misses the shot to the body. #T2##CL2#
Tellkins closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Tellkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tellkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellkins.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Aoki.
Tellkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Tellkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Tellkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Tellkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tellkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Tellkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tellkins, as that shot connected.
Tellkins lands a head shot.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tellkins avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Tellkins stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tellkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tellkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellkins lands a body shot.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Tellkins pushes him off.
Tellkins throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Tellkins slips the punch.
Darren Tellkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tellkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Tellkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Tellkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tellkins throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Tellkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Tellkins closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
A short left from Aoki.
Tellkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki taking a breather.
Tellkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Tellkins blocking some punches.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellkins looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellkins stalling in the clinch but Aoki improves position.
Tellkins tries to stall but Aoki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Tellkins.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Tellkins lands an uppercut.
Tellkins misses with a body punch.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Tellkins tries to tie him up.
Tellkins misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Tellkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Aoki misses with a hook. Tellkins ducked under it nicely.
Tellkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tellkins.
Aoki is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Aoki gets a clinch.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Tellkins is looking to control Aoki's arms but Aoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tellkins has his back to the ropes.
Tellkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tellkins fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Tellkins avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Aoki is working Tellkins over against the ropes.
Tellkins is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellkins tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Tellkins controls his hands.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Tellkins. #T1#
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins blocks a body shot from Aoki.
Tellkins blocks a body shot from Aoki.
Tellkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Tellkins controls the action.
Aoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
Tellkins blocking some punches.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellkins's elbow.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tellkins.
Aoki tries to work over Tellkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Tellkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellkins lands with a left to the head.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
A short body shot lands from Aoki as the two fighters clinch.
Tellkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 blocks a body shot from Tellkins.
A hook to the body from Aoki.
Tellkins lands a body punch.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards.
Aoki pushes Tellkins back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellkins blocks an uppercut.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellkins's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tellkins.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tellkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Tellkins.
Aoki is leaning against Tellkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Tellkins circles away.
Aoki misses with a body punch
enabling Tellkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tellkins.
Darren Tellkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki slips under a jab from Tellkins.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tellkins.
Tellkins takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki scores with a hook to the body. Tellkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tellkins checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki tries to bum rush Tellkins with a series of wild strikes but Tellkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tellkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tellkins ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Tellkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tellkins misses the shot to the body.
Tellkins throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Tellkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Tellkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Tellkins misses.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tellkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Tellkins.
Tellkins prevents a body shot from Aoki.
A nice left hand lands by Aoki.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tellkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki digs a right hand underneath Tellkins's ribcage. Tellkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tellkins cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellkins throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tellkins.
Tellkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tellkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellkins blocking some punches.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tellkins jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tellkins is looking to clinch.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Tellkins has Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tellkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Tellkins.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tellkins taking a breather.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Tellkins lands a body shot.
Tellkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellkins.
Tellkins has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Tellkins takes a shot to the head.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellkins.
A short right from Tellkins.
Tellkins blocks an uppercut.
Aoki presses Tellkins against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Tellkins.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tellkins.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike.
Aoki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tellkins trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tellkins into the ropes.
Tellkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Tellkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins blocking some punches.
Tellkins misses with a body punch.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Tellkins's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shiny Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Eight Limbs XXX - Goodbye Aoki
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boudreaux connects with an inside leg kick.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aoki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boudreaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boudreaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Boudreaux finds it's target.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Boudreaux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boudreaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boudreaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boudreaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Aoki.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Boudreaux . #T1#
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aoki.
Boudreaux misses with a body punch.
Aoki pushes Boudreaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokis head.
Our sources have told us that Boudreaux has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards. #BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
Boudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Boudreaux pushes him off.
Boudreaux thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Boudreaux lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Boudreaux delivers a nice body kick.
Aoki's coach down at Elite Underground Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aoki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Boudreaux tries to keep at a distance but Aoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Boudreaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Boudreaux has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boudreaux can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Boudreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Aoki. #BC#
Boudreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boudreaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aoki blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aoki.
Boudreaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boudreaux lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boudreaux 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boudreaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aoki lands a shot to the body.
Boudreaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudreaux tries to circle away but Aoki has him pinned against the ropes.
Boudreaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boudreaux is trying to break free.
Shiny Aoki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Boudreaux controls the action. #BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch. #T1#
Boudreaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boudreaux misses with a hook
and Aoki counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Boudreaux pushes Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boudreaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux .
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudreaux tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Boudreaux back against the ropes.
Aoki tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
A short right from Aoki.
Aoki lands a body punch. #BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boudreaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux lands a high kick!
Boudreaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Aoki feints and then cracks Boudreaux 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boudreaux down.
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aoki tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Boudreaux .
Boudreaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
Aoki lands a front kick to the face, that drops Boudreaux to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT2#It looks like Ronnie Dale Boudreaux has been cut.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.#CL#
Boudreaux has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki works on Boudreaux 's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Boudreaux 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Dale Boudreaux 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Boudreaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Boudreaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Good exchange - Boudreaux coming out on top.
Aoki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Boudreaux against the ropes.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Boudreaux manages to break the clinch.
Boudreaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Aoki.
Boudreaux throws a head punch that misses.
Boudreaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Aoki.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux .
Aoki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Boudreaux tries to circle away but Aoki has him pinned against the ropes.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot.
Aoki throws out a counter right but Boudreaux avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boudreaux 's head backwards.
Boudreaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Boudreaux - just one landing.
Boudreaux lands with a nice body punch.
Boudreaux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boudreaux throws a quick counter head kick but Aoki was just out of range.
Aoki scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Boudreaux misses with a hook.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Boudreaux .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boudreaux cracks Aoki with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Boudreaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Aoki tries to stall but Boudreaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boudreaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Dale Boudreaux 's cut.
That's time! Boudreaux 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Aoki blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux delivers a nice body kick.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreaux misses with a low kick.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick by Boudreaux misses
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boudreaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Boudreaux .
Aoki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Aoki moves into the clinch.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Boudreaux manages to break the clinch.
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aoki takes a step back to recover.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudreaux .
Nice straight punches there by Boudreaux . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boudreaux .#CL2#
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Boudreaux .
Aoki lands a body shot.
Boudreaux tries to circle away but Aoki has him pinned against the ropes.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudreaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boudreaux catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boudreaux thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Boudreaux lands.
A jab from Aoki finds it's way through Boudreaux 's defenses.
Boudreaux with a nice calf kick.#KD2#
Aoki scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Boudreaux to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Aoki away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Boudreaux got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#Boudreaux is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Boudreaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boudreaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Aoki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aoki cracks Boudreaux with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
As Shiny Aoki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'll only fight for 1,000,000 dolla so i m retiring fr fr '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandelay throws a front kick aimed at Aoki's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vandelay pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vandelay stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Vandelay's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vandelay throws an elbow but misses.
Vandelay prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Aoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Vandelay back against the cage.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Vandelay takes a shot to the head.
Vandelay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandelay's elbow. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Vandelay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Vandelay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vandelay tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki presses Vandelay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vandelay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Vandelay misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Vandelay prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Vandelay effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Vandelay working aggressively here.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Aoki.
Vandelay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki is looking to control Vandelay's arms but Vandelay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the cage.
Vandelay is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Vandelay into the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vandelay swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay is trying to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling him.
Vandelay is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Vandelay into the cage.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki misses with some punches. #T3#
Vandelay scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki presses Vandelay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vandelay looking to stall.
Aoki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Vandelay avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the cage.
Vandelay is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Vandelay into the cage.
Aoki lands an uppercut.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vandelay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vandelay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vandelay stalls.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki tries to work over Vandelay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Vandelay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vandelay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Vandelay avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the cage.
Vandelay misses with some punches.
Vandelay lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
Vandelay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aoki tries to work over Vandelay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Vandelay controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Vandelay forces Aoki back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vandelay.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki tries to work over Vandelay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vandelay lands a left hand.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vandelay.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with some punches. #T1#
Vandelay pushes off an throws an elbow but Aoki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Vandelay.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Vandelay misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki has Vandelay pushed against the cage.
Vandelay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vandelay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aoki is trying to maintain a safe position but Vandelay gets an underhook and turns Aoki into the cage.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Vandelay prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Vandelay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki gets through Vandelay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Vandelay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aoki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aoki pushes Vandelay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vandelay is trying to stall.
Vandelay avoiding damage. #T3#
Vandelay tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki presses Vandelay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Aoki.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
Aoki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vandelay can do to turn this around?
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Aoki tries a body shot but Vandelay blocks it.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki blocking some punches. #T4#
Vandelay looking to stall.
Vandelay misses with some punches.
Vandelay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vandelay scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
Vandelay is leaning against Aoki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Aoki.
Vandelay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Vandelay misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vandelay.
A left hand lands to the body for Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vandelay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vandelay has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay blocking some punches.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
A left hand lands to the body for Vandelay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Vandelay is rocked!
Aoki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vandelay is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Vandelay controls the action.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Vandelay misses with some punches. #T1#
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Vandelay.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Aoki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandelays head.
Aoki throws a big uppercut that drops Vandelay! More strikes from Aoki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vandelay lies dazed against the cage as Aoki celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiny Aoki!
Post fight, Shiny Aoki took to the microphone: 'I'll only fight for 1,000,000 dolla so i m retiring fr fr '.

Event: Eight Limbs XXI - Pilots
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Aoki.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Yalixqua takes one to the side of the head.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aoki! But no joy.
Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick.
Aoki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aoki duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yalixqua on the side of the head.
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Aoki misses the body punch
and Yalixqua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Yalixqua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki throws a right hand that Yalixqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Yalixqua also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Yalixqua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yalixqua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yalixqua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki is looking to land body kicks.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Yalixqua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yalixqua avoids it.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki taking a breather.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Yalixqua misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Yalixqua quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aoki scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.
Aoki connects with a body shot.
Aoki lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a good, hard body kick but Aoki shrugs it off.
Yalixqua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Aoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Aoki scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Aoki is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Aoki.
Yalixqua tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Yalixqua against the ropes.
Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yalixqua lands a shot to the body.
Yalixqua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Yalixqua avoids the damage to the body.
Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Aoki.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki is looking to control Yalixqua's arms but Yalixqua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the ropes.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aoki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Yalixqua.
Aoki is working Yalixqua over against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yalixqua into the ropes.
Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Yalixqua avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Aoki has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land.
Shiny Aoki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Yalixqua on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Aoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Yalixqua trying to stall but Aoki improves his position.
Yalixqua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Aoki moves forwards but Yalixqua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Aoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua lands with a left to the head.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Shiny Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua.
A body shot lands from Aoki.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua pushes Aoki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Yalixqua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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 throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
Yalixqua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shiny Aoki.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!

Shiny Aoki wins by unanimous decision! Shiny Aoki retains his welterweight title!
As Shiny Aoki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'll only fight for 1,000,000 dolla so i m retiring fr fr '.

Event: Eight Limbs XVII
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Lowell is predictable there
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Lowell moves away and avoids it.
Lowell throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lowell slips a straight right by Aoki.
Lowell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lowell throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aaron Lowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowell wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lowell.
Lowell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Lowell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lowell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Lowell misses.
Lowell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAoki.#CL#
Aoki has managed to clinch.
Lowell lands with a left to the head.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Lowell is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Lowell into the ropes.
Lowell pushes Aoki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki is working Lowell over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowell.
Aoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Aoki.
A nice left hand lands by Lowell.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowell lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
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 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowell's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowell.
Lowell lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowell can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lowell fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lowells head.
Lowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowell backwards.
Aoki wants to stall.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Lowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lowell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aoki throws a series of punches but Lowell avoids them all with ease.
Lowell is looking for the big counter here.
Lowell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lowell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lowell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowell tries to move into range but Aoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Lowell blocks the leg kick.
Lowell tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Lowell scores with a jab. Aoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Lowell.
Lowell blocks a jab.
Lowell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lowell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki throws the left hand but Lowell avoids the punch easily.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Aoki slips a jab from Lowell.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowell throws out the jab.
Aoki scores with the left hand. Lowell knows he should have avoided that one.
Aoki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lowell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Lowell.
Lowell ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki tries to work over Lowell's front leg with a kick but Lowell checks it.
Lowell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lowell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lowell.
Lowell lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoki's head.
A nice leg kick from Lowell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lowell lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowell connects with a leg kick.
Aaron Lowell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Lowell.#T2#
Aoki misses with a hook.
Lowell walks into a jab.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Lowell connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Lowell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowell moves away.
Lowell scores with a jab.
Lowell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell lands a head shot.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aoki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lowell misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lowell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Lowell defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Lowell throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Lowell flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Aoki throws a body punch but Lowell moves out of range.
Lowell is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Lowell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lowell misses with a body kick.
Lowell throws a poor cross that misses
and Lowell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowell misses the target.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lowell manages to avoid it.
And Lowell responds with a good body kick, but Aoki manages to step out the way in time.
Lowell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lowell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aoki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lowell scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowell misses with a low kick.
Lowell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
A jab from Aoki misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lowell. #T1#
Lowell tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lowell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lowell throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Lowell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lowell tries to move into range but Aoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lowell throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Lowell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Lowell misses.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki slips a jab from Lowell.
Aoki tries to bum rush Lowell with a series of wild strikes but Lowell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lowell throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Lowell staying out of range there.
Aoki lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowell off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Lowell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowell looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Lowell moves away and avoids it.
Aoki connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lowell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowell moves away.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowell misses the shot to the body.
Aoki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowell.
Lowell throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lowell.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowell tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Aaron Lowell just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A leg kick checked by Aoki.
Lowell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowell misses the target.
Lowell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lowell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Lowell.
Lowell tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowell.
Lowell throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
Lowell blocks a jab.
Aoki digs a good hook to Lowell's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Lowell saw that one coming.
Aoki lands the left hand.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Lowell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Lowell.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowell.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Lowell scores with a nice right hand.
Aoki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lowell backs up against the ropes.
Lowell slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
A little jabbing left from Lowell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lowell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki jabs Lowell right on the nose. Lowell blinks but takes it well.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Lowell saw that one coming.
Lowell throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lowell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lowell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Lowell had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Aoki finds it's way through Lowell's defenses. #ROC#Lowell is rocked!
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lowell. Lowell obviously looking to wear him down.
Lowell is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Lowell.
Aoki connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Lowell's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Lowell - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
Shiny Aoki looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'll be around from time to time to KO or be KO'ed'.

Event: {EK} 8_UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD#
Aoki scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Nazaryan to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Aoki away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Nazaryan got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aoki. That one must have hurt.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan leaves his chin hanging out and Aoki seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nazaryan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'll be around from time to time to KO or be KO'ed'.
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

Event: ETERNITY 5
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki throws a combination. Perkules tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perkules clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Aoki.
Nice defenses there by Perkules.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Perkules swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perkules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkules scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Perkules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkules circles away.
Perkules fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perkules, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
Perkules lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkules's elbow.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkules.
Perkules lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
Perkules swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Perkules fails to land.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Perkules works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Perkules swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkules swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aoki's efforts to push away.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Perkules fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Perkules as the two fighters clinch.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkules lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Perkules swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Perkules connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aoki's face.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Perkules scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki lands an uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Perkules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Perkules.
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!
Good leg kick by Perkules.
Perkules is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkules on the side of the head.
Perkules slips a straight right by Aoki.
Aoki throws a shot to the body.
Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Perkules throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good leg kick by Perkules.
Perkules cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A low kick lands for Perkules.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Perkules catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Perkules misses.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aoki darts in and clinches Perkules up against the ropes.
Perkules blocks an uppercut.
Perkules tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki prevents Perkules from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Veli Ilkka Perkules will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Perkules swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perkules is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perkules throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkules. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkules swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkules motions for Aoki to come forward. Perkules throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veli Ilkka Perkules is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkules thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Aoki forces Perkules back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Perkules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Perkules against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkules.#BC#
Perkules breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Aoki clinches up with Perkules and pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Perkules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Perkules.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki takes a swing at Perkules's ribcage but misses.
Perkules throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkules showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki. #T1#
Perkules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Perkules circles away.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perkules misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Perkules circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkules lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Perkules.
Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Perkules misses
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkules throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkules.
Perkules looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perkules uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.#T2#
Perkules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aoki lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Good leg kick by Perkules.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Perkules circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid body kick from Perkules.
Perkules with a nice cross.
Perkules lands a front kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkules lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules keeps control of Aoki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perkules working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkules tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkules throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Aoki connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut.
Perkules moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Aoki throws a hook but Perkules blocks it.
Perkules throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perkules misses with a kick to the body.
Aoki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkules circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Perkules's head but Perkules sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkules tries to land a body kick
and Aoki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Perkules, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkules finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perkules throws a leg kick
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perkules misses with a leg kick
and Aoki counters with a low kick, right behind Perkules 's knee.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkules.
Perkules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki throws a hook but Perkules blocks it.#T1#
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Perkules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkules.
The crowd cheers as Perkules lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkules misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Aoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkules connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Perkules staying out of range there.
Perkules fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkules was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Perkules walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perkules misses the shot to the body.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick from Perkules.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkules circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Perkules against the ropes. #T2##BC2#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perkules.
A lazy left from Perkules finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Perkules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Aoki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkules.
Perkules scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Perkules scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Perkules lands.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Perkules moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Perkules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkules scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkules scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Veli Ilkka Perkules did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Perkules.
Perkules takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Perkules - just one landing.
Aoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Aoki darts in and clinches Perkules up against the ropes.
Aoki stalling.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aoki backwards. #BC#
Perkules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Perkules quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Perkules throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Perkules bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aoki misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Perkules pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aoki is out of range and Perkules settles back down.
Perkules takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perkules throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Perkules throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Perkules avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Perkules jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkules darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perkules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkules throws a head kick that half lands.
Perkules blocks a head kick by Aoki.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkules misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkules lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Perkules is predictable there
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Perkules.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkules lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Perkules dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perkules lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perkules throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Perkules blocks the body kick.
Perkules cracks Aoki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkules cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perkules throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Aoki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perkules.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkules looks for the body kick but Aoki saw that one coming.
Perkules moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules had his way with Shiny Aoki in that round.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkules lands a head kick. Aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
Perkules swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Perkules throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkules scores with a body shot.
Aoki throws a nice head kick!
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Perkules explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perkules misses with a body kick.
Perkules scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Perkules.
Perkules misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkules avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Perkules swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Perkules connects with a solid leg kick.
Aoki moves out of range as Perkules throws a body kick.
Aoki checks a low kick from Perkules.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Perkules ducks down to avoid it.
Perkules's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
Perkules bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shiny Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkules throws a low kick but Aoki moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Aoki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perkules tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkules fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aoki just manages to avoid it.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perkules is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Perkules avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A good leg kick by Perkules.
Perkules is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki misses with a low kick as Perkules jumps back.
Perkules swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkules - that will leave a mark!
Perkules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Perkules moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Perkules.
Perkules is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Perkules bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Perkules connects with a single shot there.
Perkules misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perkules stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki throws a counter combo.
Perkules lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkules moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Ilkka Perkules showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perkules, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!
Veli Ilkka Perkules retains his welterweight title!
In defeat, Shiny Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to Retire 3x Former champ hanging it up!!!'.

Event: ETERNITY 3: DIEGO v JOHNSON
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki throws a chopping leg kick but Schultz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schultz misses with a double jab.
Schultz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schultz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schultz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a leg kick
and Schultz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.
Schultz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Schultz counters with a straight right hand.
Schultz fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schultz with the inside leg kick.
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from 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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aoki, as that shot connected.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schultz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Schultz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schultz throws a shot to the body.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Schultz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aoki throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.#CL2#
Schultz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Aoki lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Aoki.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki pushes Schultz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schultz blocking some punches. #T2#
Schultz presses Aoki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike.
Aoki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schultz or not.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schultzs head.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Aoki - that landed with a thud.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Aoki throws a leg kick but Schultz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Aoki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aoki throws a hook but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dutch Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz lands a jab-cross combination.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Schultz manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Aoki.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schultz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schultz loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Schultz misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Schultz avoids nicely. #T1#
Schultz slips a jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schultz momentarily.
Schultz tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Schultz lands a two punch combo.
Schultz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aoki with the inside leg kick.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz. #CL2#
Schultz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki trying to control the position but instead, Schultz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoki into the ropes.
Schultz lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Aoki lands a nice uppercut.
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike.
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Schultz blocking some punches.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Aoki.
A knee to the head by Schultz. #CUT2#It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki cracks Schultz with a nice body shot.
Schultz working aggressively here.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki lands an uppercut.
Aoki avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aoki swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Schultz misses.
Aoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schultz. That did some damage!
Aoki digs a good body shot into Schultz's ribs.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
And Schultz responds with a good body kick, but Aoki manages to step out the way in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Aoki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
Aoki lands with a nice body kick.
Schultz tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schultz.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Schultz's ribs.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Schultz.
Aoki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
Schultz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aoki.#ROC#Schultz is rocked!
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Schultz is looking for the big counter here.
Schultz scores with a body shot.
Aoki misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Schultz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aoki throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Schultz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schultz tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Schultz moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Schultz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aoki's hands.
Shiny Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Schultz pushes Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Schultz on the inside.
Aoki is working Schultz over against the ropes.
Schultz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
Schultz missing with knees to the body.
Aoki pushes Schultz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aoki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shiny Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'll be around from time to time to KO or be KO'ed'.

Event: ETERNAL HELL
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Krit Leekpai has been cut.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leekpai's head.#ROC#Leekpai is rocked!
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leekpai is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Aoki cracks Leekpai with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Post fight, Shiny Aoki stared into the camera and said 'I'll be around from time to time to KO or be KO'ed'.

Event: E : 1 - GRACIE vs SCORPION 2
Date: Jun 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
A nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Putin.
Good exchange - Putin coming out on top.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Putin slips a straight right by Aoki.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
A jab from Aoki does it's job there.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki moves forwards but Putin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Putin's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Putin - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Post fight, Shiny Aoki stared into the camera and said 'I want yakov!! or Mike scott bitch ass'.

Event: RR 14
Date: Jun 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Putin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Aoki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Aoki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Aoki.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Putin. #T1#
Aoki trying to control the position but instead, Putin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoki into the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Aoki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice elbow from Putin. #CUT2#It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Aoki.
A short uppercut from Aoki.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki is trying to maintain a safe position but Putin gets an underhook and turns Aoki into the ropes.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
Aoki is pushing Putin up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it. #T2#
Putin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Putin up against the ropes.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
A hook to the body from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Aoki's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Putin.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki scores with a leg kick.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Putin blocks a low kick nicely.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin is looking for the big counter here.
A left lands for Aoki.
Putin misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Putin staying out of range there.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Putin pushes him off.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Putin clinches up with Aoki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Aoki pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Aoki slows down the pace here.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Putin managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Aoki.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki trying to control the position but instead, Putin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoki into the ropes.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin. #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the ropes by Aoki. Aoki maintains the clinch.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin pushes Aoki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Putin back against the ropes.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Aoki won't want to take too many of those.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Putin throws an elbow but it misses.
Putin misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aoki's face.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Aoki.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Putin blocks with his arms.
Putin working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Aoki is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Putin. #T2#
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Aoki.
Putin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Aoki avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin being controlled against the ropes.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!
An out of breath Vlad Putin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Shiny Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to Retire 3x Former champ hanging it up!!!'.

Event: RR 13
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##CL#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Aoki lands an uppercut.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 lands with a right to the head.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
A short left from Aoki.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Tanner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aoki is trying to stall.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki taking a breather.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Tanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Tanner.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
Tanner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aoki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aoki or not.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Tanner has Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki lands a nice uppercut.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki lands a body punch.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Tanner improves position.
Tanner tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Tanner. #T1#
Aoki is pushing Tanner up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aoki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanner is keeping busy.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki dodges an elbow strike from Tanner. #T2#
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Aoki.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanner as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Knees to the body from Tanner.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Aoki lands a body punch.
Aoki trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanner doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanner is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Tanner clinches.
Tanner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner crunches a lovely knee into Aoki's ribcage.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land. #T1#
Aoki blocks a body shot from Tanner.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aoki.
Aoki pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanner as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Aoki trying to control the position but instead, Tanner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoki into the ropes.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tanner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Tanner improves position.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shiny Aoki.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiny Aoki!
An intense looking Shiny Aoki took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want yakov!! or Mike scott bitch ass'.

Event: RR 12
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it. #CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Aoki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson pushes Aoki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Aoki dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
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 misses with a knee strike.
Johnson is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Aoki. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aoki is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the ropes.
Aoki takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Aoki.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aoki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Johnson is working Aoki over against the ropes.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Aoki is struggling to control the position.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Aoki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Johnson throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Aoki gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Aoki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aoki.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Aoki in the body.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1##CL2#
Johnson clinches. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Aoki gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Aoki - that landed with a thud.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Aoki looking to stall.
Aoki is struggling to control the position.
Johnson working aggressively here. #T2#
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Johnson wants to break free but Aoki has control.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoki into the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Aoki blocks the leg kick.
Fleece Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Aoki misses with a body kick.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aoki takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Johnson wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Aoki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiny Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the ropes.
Aoki is struggling to control the position.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Aoki taking a breather.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Aoki.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Aoki tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fleece Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fleece Johnson!
Our winner, Fleece Johnson, 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.
The defeated Shiny Aoki had this to say: 'Time to Retire 3x Former champ hanging it up!!!'.

Event: Midweek Meltdown 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Aoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Crosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby checks the leg kick.
Crosby tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice straight punches there by Crosby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crosby.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Aoki blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crosby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crosby tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crosby blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki is looking to control Crosby's arms but Crosby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the ropes.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Crosby improves position.
Aoki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crosby managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki slowing the pace effectively.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Crosby counters by clinching up.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Aoki pushes Crosby back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Crosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Crosby as the two fighters clinch.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Crosby gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crosby is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Crosby lands a left hand.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Crosby lands a left hand.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Crosby breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Aoki with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Aoki looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Aoki get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Shiny Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to Retire 3x Former champ hanging it up!!!'.

Event: GP FINAL
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Aoki connects with the punch.
Scott throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Scott is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Aoki working aggressively here. #BC2#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Aoki is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks.
Scott scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Nice uppercut lands for Aoki. That snapped Scott's head back. #CL#
Aoki rushes Scott and presses him up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aoki.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Aoki won't allow it. #T1#
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Scott presses Aoki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Scott.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aoki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Scott.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Scott.
A knee to the head by Aoki. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scott misses with a body punch.
A short right from Aoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott blocks a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott works Aoki's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scott can pounce on him.
Aoki clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott tries to work over Aoki's front leg with a kick but Aoki checks it. #CL#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
Aoki working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Aoki tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Aoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Scott blocks with his arms.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Scott lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scott lands with a left to the head.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Aoki gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott blocking some punches.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott avoids a kick to the body.
Scott misses the jab.
Scott misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Scott is blocking nicely.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Scott blocks with his arms.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Aoki prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aoki lands a left hand.
Scott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks. #BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scott blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Scott coming out on top.
Michael Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott digs a good body shot into Aoki's ribs.
Scott connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Scott's head back. #CL#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scott working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A cross from Aoki lands.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat.
Scott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scott.
Scott thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Scott looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Scott lands a jab to the nose.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Aoki throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott sizes up Aoki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
A quick step to the side and Aoki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scott checks a leg kick.
Scott is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Scott. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Aoki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Scott defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aoki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aoki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Scott scores with a jab to the body.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Michael Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
Aoki lands a left hand.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Scott.
Scott is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Scott presses Aoki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scott tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the ropes.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action. #T1#
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Scott tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it. #BC2#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aoki tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Aoki rushes Scott and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aoki lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Aoki.
Aoki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aoki lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Aoki stalls.
Aoki is looking to control Scott's arms but Scott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the ropes.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott presses Aoki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Scott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott blocks a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shiny Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki retains his middleweight title!
Shiny Aoki took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want yakov!! or Mike scott bitch ass'.

Event: AKT 16
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Yakov had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Aoki misses.
Aoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki thumps Yakov with a low kick.
Yakov jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aoki.
Aoki fakes the leg kick and cracks Yakov in the body.
Donk. Yakov catches Aoki right on the button with a cross.
Yakov throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. #CL#
Aoki darts in and clinches Yakov up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakov.
Yakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Yakov tries to tie him up.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakov controls his hands.
Yakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Yakov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakov. #BC2#
Yakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Aoki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Kazimir Yakov has been cut.
Aoki scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Yakov is rocked!
Yakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Yakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Yakov cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Yakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki scores with a nice right hand.
Yakov misses with a body kick.
Yakov throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily. #CL#
Aoki darts in and clinches Yakov up against the ropes.
Yakov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aoki is keeping busy.
Yakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Yakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakov tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it. #T2#
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yakov backwards.
Yakov avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakov.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Aoki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Yakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Yakov's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakov tries to avoid it.
Yakov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aoki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab. #CL#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
Yakov managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Yakov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazimir Yakov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Yakov.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakov can do to turn this around?
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Yakov.
Shiny Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki throws a lazy body kick
and Yakov counters with a solid body kick.
Yakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Aoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Yakov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Yakov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yakov throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki throws a good cross that connects.
Yakov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki lands a jab to Yakov's midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aoki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yakov - the referee stops the clock and Aoki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yakov. Aoki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yakov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakov manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakov throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Yakov saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yakov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Yakov moves away from the strike by Aoki. #CL#
Aoki has closed the distance and engaged Yakov in a clinch.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Yakov avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki pushes Yakov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Aoki.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yakov working aggressively here.
Yakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Yakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki pushes Yakov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Yakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Yakov is blocking nicely.
Aoki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Yakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Aoki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Yakov throws a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki cracks Yakov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yakov misses with a hook.
Yakov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Yakov scores with a leg kick.
Aoki works the jab nicely.
Aoki is looking to slow Yakov down with leg kicks.
Aoki lands a really nice looking cross but Yakov seems unphased. #CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Yakov against the ropes.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakov working aggressively here.
Yakov is working Aoki over against the ropes.
Yakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazimir Yakov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Yakov's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakov tries to avoid it.
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki misses with a body shot
and Yakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki closes the distance and catches Yakov with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Yakov is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Yakov is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Yakov is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Aoki takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki retains his middleweight title!
As Shiny Aoki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want yakov!! or Mike scott bitch ass'.

Event: Grand Prix RIO
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aoki, as that shot connected.
Vuori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Vuori.
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.
Vuori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vuori throws out the jab.
Vuori tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Aoki gets a clinch.
Vuori is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Vuori is looking to control Aoki's arms but Aoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vuori has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vuori backwards.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Vuori dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vuori backwards.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Vuori is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vuori is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
A short right from Aoki on the inside.
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vuori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vuori tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki creates a bit of distance and cracks Vuori with a big uppercut! Vuori goes down! The referee pushes Aoki away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Vuori make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Aoki takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new middleweight champion!
Shiny Aoki looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want yakov!! or Mike scott bitch ass'.

Event: AKT 12
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Aoki throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.#CL#
Aoki has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aoki tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Aoki misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie stalks Aoki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aoki's face. Aoki staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Gracie slips a jab from Aoki.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aoki connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Aoki misses the jab.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Aoki scores with a leg kick.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Aoki crashing to the mat! Aoki is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Gracie screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Renato Gracie! Renato Gracie retains his lightweight title!
Renato Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Shiny Aoki had this to say: 'ill be around bitch'.

Event: AKT .5
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
Maartins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a low kick, right behind Maartins 's knee.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
Maartins moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maartins takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Maartins misses
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maartins misses with a body shot
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Maartins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aoki counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maartins throws a lazy body kick
and Aoki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maartins fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Maartins backs away, Aoki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maartins throws out the jab.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maartins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Maartins throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki moves out of range as Maartins throws a body kick.
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.
Maartins is looking to clinch.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maartins.
Maartins misses with a looping left.
Maartins tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Maartins looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Maartins lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maartins throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Maartins backs away, Aoki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maartins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.#T2#
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aoki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maartins.#CL2#
Maartins darts in and clinches Aoki up against the ropes.
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!
Maartins tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maartins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maartins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aoki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maartins backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maartins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Maartins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Maartins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Maartins.
Aoki avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Maartins working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aoki.
Aoki avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Maartins throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Maartins lands a knee to the body.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aoki tries to work over Maartins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maartins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maartins crunches a lovely knee into Aoki's ribcage.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.#T4#
Maartins managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Maartins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maartins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maartins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maartins avoids it.
Maartins looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Maartins pushes off an throws an elbow but Aoki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maartins misses with a punch on the inside.
Maartins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Maartins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Maartins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yevgen Maartins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Maartins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Aoki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maartins tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maartins misses with a combination
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
Maartins misses with a lunging right hand
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maartins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Maartins misses
and Aoki counters with a nice leg kick.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Maartins.#T1#
Maartins misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a good low kick that Maartins was not able to check.
Maartins throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses
and Aoki counters with a good low kick that Maartins was not able to check.
Maartins misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maartins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maartins throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Maartins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aoki counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Maartins tries to land a body kick
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
Maartins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maartins tries to clinch but Aoki moves away
and Aoki counters with a three punch combo that has Maartins backing up. Maartins nods at Aoki to acknowledge the strikes.
Maartins throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Maartins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maartins is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Maartins slams his shin into Aoki's torso.
Maartins looks to throw a body kick
and Aoki counters with a head kick.
Maartins throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maartins looks to throw a body kick
and Aoki counters with an inside leg kick.
Maartins misses the jab.#T3#
Maartins throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki counters with a low kick, right behind Maartins 's knee.
Maartins throws a body kick that misses
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Maartins tries to clinch but Aoki moves away
and Aoki counters with a big head kick but Maartins shrugs it off.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maartins tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Maartins misses with a head kick.
Maartins wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maartins just manages to avoid it.
Maartins misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki counters with a nice leg kick.
Maartins throws a poor cross that misses
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maartins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki counters with an inside leg kick.
Maartins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aoki counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Maartins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Maartins
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maartins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Maartins.
Maartins throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maartins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a nice leg kick.
Maartins misses with an uppercut
and Aoki counters with a nice leg kick.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maartins.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maartins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
Maartins misses with a body shot.
Aoki throws a big counter combination but Maartins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maartins tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Maartins misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws a quick counter head kick but Maartins was just out of range.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maartins.
Maartins tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Aoki counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maartins misses with a body kick.
Maartins tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Maartins darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Maartins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
Maartins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maartins just manages to avoid it.
Maartins misses with a double jab
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Maartins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
Maartins swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maartins throws a right hand that misses
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maartins misses with a hook to the body
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiny Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Maartins.#T2#
Maartins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki tried to counter with a leg kick but Maartins avoided it.
Maartins looks to clinch
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maartins can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maartins.
Maartins thows a leg kick but Aoki checks it
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maartins tries to clinch but Aoki moves away
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maartins throws a leg kick
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Maartins misses with a hook
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
Maartins wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maartins throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki counters with an inside leg kick.
Maartins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Jab from Maartins.
Maartins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Maartins misses
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Maartins misses
and Aoki counters with a nice leg kick.
Maartins misses with a hook
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Maartins.
Maartins throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with a low kick, right behind Maartins 's knee.
Maartins misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maartins tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maartins just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Maartins is predictable there
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maartins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.#T4#
Maartins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maartins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Maartins swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki throws a quick counter head kick but Maartins was just out of range.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Maartins.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maartins throws an off balance right hand
and Aoki counters with an inside leg kick.
Maartins throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maartins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aoki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sloppy strikes from Maartins. Those never looked like landing.
Maartins misses with an uppercut
and Aoki counters with a three punch combo that has Maartins backing up. Maartins nods at Aoki to acknowledge the strikes.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Maartins.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maartins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maartins.
Maartins darts in trying to clinch
and Aoki counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maartins throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Maartins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maartins throws a poor cross that misses
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Maartins throws a poor cross that misses
and Aoki counters with a leg kick.
Maartins misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maartins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maartins loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maartins wants to clinch.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maartins.
Aoki throws a quick counter head kick but Maartins was just out of range.
Maartins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maartins tries to clinch up
letting Aoki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Maartins moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
Maartins misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a leg kick.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maartins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maartins just manages to avoid it.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maartins doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Maartins takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Maartins.#T3#
Maartins misses with a kick to the body
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Maartins wants to clinch
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maartins tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Maartins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maartins moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away
and Aoki counters with a leg kick.
Maartins connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Maartins looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki tried to counter with a leg kick but Maartins avoided it.
Maartins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Maartins throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maartins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maartins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki counters with a slapping leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aoki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maartins looks to clinch
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Maartins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maartins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Maartins misses
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maartins thinking.
Maartins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maartins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maartins thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Aoki avoids the head kick by Maartins.
Maartins throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maartins misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a series of strikes. Maartins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maartins throws a poor cross that misses
and Aoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Maartins throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki throws a counter high kick but Maartins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maartins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maartins's knee momentarily.
Maartins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Maartins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the ropes.
Maartins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maartins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Aoki.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body. #T1#
A short right from Aoki on the inside.
Maartins looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Maartins can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Maartins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Maartins avoids the damage to the body.
Maartins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maartins tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Maartins trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maartins misses with a body punch.
Maartins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki slows down the pace here.
Maartins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Maartins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Shiny Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maartins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yevgen Maartins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Maartins working aggressively here.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Maartins pushes off an throws an elbow but Aoki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Maartins.
Maartins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maartins misses with some punches.
Maartins takes a shot to the head.
Aoki avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aoki avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
A short right from Aoki.
Aoki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Aoki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Maartins tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Maartins misses with an elbow strike.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Maartins trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maartins pushes off an throws an elbow but Aoki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Maartins.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Maartins blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shiny Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!

Shiny Aoki wins by unanimous decision!
Shiny Aoki retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Shiny Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKT Super 6
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Yakov tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Yakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Yakov's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakov tries to avoid it.
Yakov lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakov.
Yakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yakov just leaning against Aoki, taking a breather.
Yakov has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Yakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakov blocks an uppercut.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakov trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yakov into the ropes.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 has a couple of punches blocked by Yakov.
Yakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakov blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Yakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakov blocks an uppercut.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Yakov.
Yakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yakov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
Aoki tries a body shot but Yakov blocks it.
Yakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakov.
Yakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yakov is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Yakov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aoki or not.
Yakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Yakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Yakov looks low and kicks high, catching Aoki right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki scores with a sloppy right hand. Yakov should have avoided that one.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
A bone on bone clash there as Yakov blocks the leg kick.
Yakov tried to score with a low kick but Aoki checks it.
A head kick misses from Yakov. #T2#
Yakov lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Yakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Yakov throws a front kick aimed at Aoki's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Yakov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Yakov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yakov, as that shot connected.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Yakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakov.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Yakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Yakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
Aoki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Aoki throws a chopping leg kick but Yakov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Yakov's leg. Yakov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Yakov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yakov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakov misses with a double jab.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Yakov moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Yakov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yakov throws a big shot that misses.
Yakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Yakov moves away and avoids it.
Yakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick from Aoki lands but Yakov takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Kazimir Yakov has been cut.
Aoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yakov. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakov scores with a leg kick.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Yakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Aoki slips a jab from Yakov.#KD#
Aoki cracks Yakov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Yakov is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Yakov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#
Yakov is rocked!#CL#
Aoki pushes Yakov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Yakov.
Yakov misses with the head strike.
Yakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Yakov lands a shoulder strike.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Yakov tries to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC2#
Yakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.#CL#
Aoki pushes Yakov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakov throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Yakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aoki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aoki is looking for a counter combo.
Aoki sizes up Yakov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Yakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakov is looking to score with low kicks.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Yakov breaks from the clinch.
Yakov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aoki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yakov is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Yakov misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Yakov gets tackled into the ropes by Aoki. Aoki maintains the clinch.
Yakov tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Aoki.
Aoki keeps control of Yakov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
Aoki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki keeps control of Yakov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakov is keeping busy.
Yakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yakov.
Yakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yakov is trying to break free.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakov backwards. #T2#
The referee calls for Aoki to work.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakov avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakovs head.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Yakov avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes.
Yakov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki has Yakov pressed against the ropes, preventing Yakov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakov can do to turn this around?
Yakov is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Yakov throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Yakov's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki is looking to control Yakov's arms but Yakov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Yakov is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Yakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Yakov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
A short right from Aoki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Yakov has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aoki.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakov backwards.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yakov tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yakov is trying to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling him.
Yakov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Yakov's head.
Aoki cracks Yakov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Yakov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Yakov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Shiny Aoki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RH108
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Cook connects with a jab.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Cook drops his hands momentarily and Aoki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki takes one to the side of the head.
Cook turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Cook takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook connects with an inside leg kick.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cook slips a jab from Aoki.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki. #T1#
Cook moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook drops his hands momentarily and Aoki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Cook connects with a solid leg kick.
Cook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Cook misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Cook sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki lands a leg kick that knocks Cook off balance momentarily.
Aoki lands with an uppercut that bounces Cook off the ropes and back into range.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Cook.
Cook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aoki's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Cook.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Cook finds it's target.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki lands with a nice combination. Cook backs away looking to recover.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Cook slips a jab from Aoki.
Cook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Cook turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cook takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cook throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Cook staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Aoki as he connects with a hook.
Cook staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shiny Aoki.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bob Cook was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be around from time to time...... to get my ass beat'.

Event: RR #5
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Oubaali staying out of range there.
Oubaali throws a counter combo.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Oubaali does no damage.
Oubaali has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aoki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oubaali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aoki delivers a nice body kick.
Oubaali misses with a hook.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oubaali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aoki.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki throws a hook but Oubaali avoids it easily.
Aoki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Aoki finds it's way through Oubaali's defenses.
Oubaali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Oubaali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oubaali throws out the jab.
Oubaali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Oubaali tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A good leg kick by Oubaali.
Oubaali throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Oubaali tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oubaali slips a straight right by Aoki.
An inside leg kick from Oubaali misses.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Oubaali.#CL2#
Oubaali gets a clinch.
Oubaali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aoki or not.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oubaali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Oubaali moves away and avoids it.
Aoki misses with the combination. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Aoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oubaali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oubaali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oubaali.
Oubaali avoids the head kick by Aoki.
It seemed like Oubaali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oubaali misses with a double jab.
Aoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oubaalis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oubaali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oubaali.
Aoki throws a hook but Oubaali avoids it easily.
Aoki misses with a body kick.
Oubaali digs a good hook to Aoki's body.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Oubaali's leg. Oubaali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oubaali throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Oubaali counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Oubaali tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Oubaali back against the ropes.
Aoki can't break the clinch.
Oubaali presses Aoki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land. #BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki thuds his shin into the meat of Oubaali's side.
Oubaali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.#CL2#
Oubaali clinches up with Aoki and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Oubaali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki throws a hook but Oubaali blocks it.
Oubaali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oubaali scrambles back to his feet.
Shiny Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oubaali under the eye.#CL2#
Oubaali gets a clinch. #BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki lunges at Oubaali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oubaali's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Oubaali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Oubaali.
A jab from Aoki finds it's way through Oubaali's defenses.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oubaali.#T4#
Aoki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oubaali's calf.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oubaali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Oubaali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oubaali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aoki.
Aoki throws a combination. Oubaali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Oubaali slips the punch.
Aoki scores with a hook to the body. Oubaali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki moves out of range as Oubaali strikes.
Aoki misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Oubaali clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aoki.
Oubaali is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oubaali.
Oubaali scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oubaali.
Oubaali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oubaali's head.
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oubaali checks a low kick from Aoki.
Aoki lands an overhand right.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Oubaali's leg. Oubaali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aoki throws a low kick but Oubaali avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aoki.
Aoki throws a hook but Oubaali blocks it.
Oubaali scores with a one two! Aoki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oubaali walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the body.
Oubaali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Oubaali does no damage.
Oubaali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki throws a hook but Oubaali blocks it.#T1#
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Aoki.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Oubaali is just out of range.
Aoki throws a jab when Oubaali was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oubaali. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oubaali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick
and Oubaali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oubaali can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Aoki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oubaali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali Oubaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a low kick.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Oubaali counters with a body kick.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oubaali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
Oubaali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oubaali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Oubaali slips under a jab from Aoki.
Oubaali tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oubaali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Oubaali's shoulder, as Oubaali tries to avoid the shot.
Oubaali misses with a looping right.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Oubaali slips the punch.
A nice side step and Oubaali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aoki throws a body kick that misses.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Oubaali ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oubaali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aoki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oubaali eats them both and turns towards Aoki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aoki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shiny Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki thuds a left hand into Oubaali's body.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Oubaali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Oubaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Oubaali closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oubaali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Aoki.
Oubaali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oubaali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki lands a jab.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oubaali stalks Aoki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aoki's face. Aoki staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Oubaali moves out of range of the strikes.
Oubaali lands a front kick.
Oubaali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Oubaali's leg but Oubaali calmly moves out of range.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Oubaali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oubaali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Aoki looks to land a body kick but Oubaali moved away.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aoki cracks Oubaali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oubaali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oubaali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oubaali manages to avoid it.
Aoki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oubaali checks it well.
Aoki stuns Oubaali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Oubaali slips a straight right by Aoki.
Oubaali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oubaali throws a low kick but Aoki moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oubaali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Oubaali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oubaali misses the shot to the body.
Aoki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oubaali under the eye.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oubaali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oubaali.
Aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aoki, right into the meat.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Oubaali had a free shot at his head there.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Oubaali moves away and avoids it.
Aoki blocks a low kick nicely.
Oubaali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Oubaali slips a straight right by Aoki.#T1#
Oubaali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oubaali avoids a kick to the body.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Oubaali checks the leg kick.
Oubaali misses the jab.
Oubaali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oubaali throws a body kick that misses.
Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Oubaali.
Oubaali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oubaali lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Oubaali has Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Oubaali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oubaali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Oubaali.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aoki. #T2#
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Oubaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.
Aoki lands the left hand.
Aoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oubaali. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oubaali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Oubaali pushes Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oubaali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aoki's efforts to push away.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki pushes off an throws an elbow but Oubaali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Oubaali back against the ropes.
Shiny Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Aoki.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Oubaali lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Oubaali to work.
Oubaali has Aoki pressed against the ropes, preventing Aoki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oubaali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Oubaali blocks the low kick.
Oubaali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aoki swings for the body but Oubaali moves out of range.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Oubaali.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Oubaali throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki throws a good cross that connects.
Oubaali looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Oubaali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Oubaali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oubaali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oubaali moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Oubaali counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Aoki on his ass! Aoki wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oubaali.
Aoki throws a head kick that Oubaali semi-blocks.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oubaali at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Oubaali is just out of range.
Aoki tries to work over Oubaali's front leg with a kick but Oubaali checks it.
Oubaali feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Aoki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oubaali.
Jab, jab by Oubaali - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shiny Aoki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Ricks Rumble #2
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tellkins.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Tellkins.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aoki.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Aoki scores with a push kick.
Tellkins moves out of range of the body kick from Aoki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Aoki. That's going to slow Tellkins down.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tellkins's head.
Tellkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tellkins misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
Aoki throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Tellkins coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellkins throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Tellkins walks into a stiff left hand from Aoki.
Tellkins tries to work over Aoki's front leg with a kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki scores with a sloppy right hand. Tellkins should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aoki.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Tellkins is out of range.
Tellkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tellkins 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.
Tellkins takes one to the chin there.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Tellkins.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Tellkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Tellkins.
A big right from Tellkins misses.
Tellkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aoki has time to react.
Tellkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tellkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tellkins ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Tellkins's leg. Tellkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Tellkins lands.
Tellkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Tellkins tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellkins throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Tellkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tellkins walks into a stiff left hand from Aoki.
Aoki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aoki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tellkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tellkins. Tellkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Tellkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tellkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Tellkins.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tellkins. #T2#
Aoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tellkins.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Tellkins.
Tellkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tellkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tellkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tellkins lands with a right hand.
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Tellkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Tellkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aoki slips a jab from Tellkins.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tellkins throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tellkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tellkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tellkins.
Aoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tellkins. That did some damage!
Tellkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shiny Aoki.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 10:9
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 10:9

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

Event: AKT 9
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jaruud has Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaruud throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud is looking to clinch.
Aoki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaruud just manages to avoid it.
Jaruud connects with the punch.#KD2#
Jaruud scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Aoki beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Jaruud manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jaruud rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki tries to break free but Jaruud pushes him back against the ropes.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki working hard to break the clinch.
Jaruud looking to slow down the pace here.
Jaruud struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki lands a left hand. #BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range. #T2#
Jaruud slips a straight right by Aoki.
Jaruud misses with a double jab
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaruud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jaruud throws a one two combo.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Jaruud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jaruud connects with a crisp jab.
Jaruud scores with a nice right hand.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaruud.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Aoki gets tackled into the ropes by Jaruud. Jaruud maintains the clinch.
Aoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaruud 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 8:10
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 8:10
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 8:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!
Our winner, Batuhan Jaruud, 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.
Shiny Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be around bitch'.

Event: Rick Steiner Special
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
Mumu slips a straight right by Aoki.
Mumu is looking to chop away at Aoki's legs.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki motions for Mumu to come forward. Aoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Mumu clips Aoki with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Aoki a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Aoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu scores with a big combo that sends Aoki crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Aoki flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Mumu jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Shiny Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be around bitch'.

Event: AKT 5
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Cleinias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cleinias lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleinias.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cleinias.
Alcibiades Cleinias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cleinias is keeping busy.
Cleinias is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Cleinias wants to get back to striking at distance but Aoki won't allow it.
Cleinias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleinias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cleinias tries to circle away but Aoki has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Cleinias both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Cleinias takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Cleinias connects with a single shot there.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Cleinias.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Cleinias misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alcibiades Cleinias has been cut.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Cleinias moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Aoki walks into a big right hand from Cleinias and goes down! The referee sends Cleinias to a neutral corner as Aoki gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#T1#
Cleinias misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.#KD2#
Cleinias catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Aoki stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Aoki walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CL#
Cleinias gets tackled into the ropes by Aoki. Aoki maintains the clinch.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleinias avoids it.#BC2#
Cleinias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Cleinias has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleinias scores with the left hand. Aoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Cleinias misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Cleinias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cleinias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Cleinias misses.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cleinias works the jab nicely.
Cleinias on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cleinias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cleinias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cleinias.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cleinias looks winded!
Cleinias misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Cleinias misses with a lunging right hand
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Cleinias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aoki moves out of range as Cleinias strikes.
Aoki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aoki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Aoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cleinias's hands.#CUT#
That has opened up Alcibiades Cleinias's cut even more.
Cleinias shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aoki eats them both and turns towards Cleinias to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Aoki.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cleinias backwards. #ROC#
Cleinias is rocked!
Cleinias takes a shot to the head.
Cleinias is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?#KD#
Aoki creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Cleinias crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cleinias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleinias seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cleinias drops his guard momentarily, allowing Aoki to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Cleinias! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Aoki takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shiny Aoki made sure he mentioned Trap-Alot-Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#780 Nicu v Kahn
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Chula blocks a leg kick.
Aoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Chula lands a jab to the nose.
Chula takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Taran Chula has been cut.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Chula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Chula saw that one coming.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Chula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
Chula checks a low kick from Aoki.
Chula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Chula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Chula tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chula throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it. #CL#
Aoki clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Chula letting Aoki take a breather here.#BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chula misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aoki.
Chula throws a front kick that sends Aoki stumbling back into the cage.
Aoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chula lands the left hand.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Chula's ribs.
Aoki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chula finds it's way round the side to connect with Aoki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Aoki throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Chula counters with a crisp one two that drops Aoki! Chula thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Aoki to his feet! Aoki is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Aoki limp body while Chula jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taran Chula!
In defeat, Shiny Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to hang it up for MMA see ya in KT MFS'.

Event: GAMMA#776 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki misses the jab.
Henry connects with a crisp jab.
Aoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henry blocks a jab.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Henry cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry connects with the punch.#CL2#
Henry closes the distance and clinches.
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!#BC#
Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Henry lands with a nice combination. Aoki backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Henry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henry is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Henry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Aoki seems unphased.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Henry.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Henry tries a quick counter leg kick but Aoki is wise to it.
Henry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henry. That's going to slow Aoki down. #T2#
Henry misses with a leg kick.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Henry scores with a leg kick.
Henry has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Henry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki misses the jab.
Henry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henry moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Henry thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Henry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Aoki takes one on the button.
Henry throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
A big right from Henry misses.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
Henry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aoki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aoki pushes Henry away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Henry scores with a head kick.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henry connects with a crisp jab.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry with a hook.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away. #T4#
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henry.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry scores with a nice body kick.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Henry dips to his left and cracks Aoki with an uppercut!
Henry slips a jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Henry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Henry scoring well with a low kick there.
Henry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Pascal Henry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Henry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Henry.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Henry misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henry is able to avoid easily.
Henry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry moves away from the strike by Aoki.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Aoki lands a jab.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Henry throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henry's calf.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Henry lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aoki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Henry throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.#T2#
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 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pascal Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aoki with a jab.
A good leg kick by Henry.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Henry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Henry tries a quick counter leg kick but Aoki is wise to it.
Henry lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Henry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Henry throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henry.
Henry wants to clinch.
Henry throws a combination that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Henry scores with a nice head shot.
Henry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Henry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Henry. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Henry misses with a low kick.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Henry blocks the body kick.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Henry.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aoki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henry cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.#CL2#
Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Henry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henry lands a front kick.
A jab from Henry misses.
Henry misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henry's knee momentarily.
Aoki lands a jab.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki slips a straight right by Henry.
Henry avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki slips a jab from Henry.
Henry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henry. Henry obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry misses with a straight right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aoki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Henry - the referee stops the clock and Aoki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Henry. Aoki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Henry.
Aoki misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.#T1#
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Henry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki scores with a head kick. Henry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Henry saw that one coming.
Aoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Henry takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Henry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry blocks a jab.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Henry's corner calls for a 1-2. Henry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Henry
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Henry.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Aoki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henry misses with a hook to the body
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki scores with a jab to the head.
Henry lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henry looks for the body kick but Aoki saw that one coming.
Shiny Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki is looking for a counter combo.
Henry lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Aoki thows a leg kick but Henry checks it
and Henry counters with an outside leg kick.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Henry finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Henry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki lands with a hook. Henry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry looks to land a body kick but Aoki moved away.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pascal Henry.
Well Henry 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#772 Ricard v Jernit
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Kane misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
Kane lands a damaging elbow.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Aoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Aoki dodges an elbow strike from Kane.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Aoki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kane misses with some punches.
Aoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kane up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Aoki.
Kane misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Kane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kane misses with an elbow strike.
Aoki is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Kane lands a left hand.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane. #CUT#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.#T2#
Aoki is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the cage.
Aoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land. #BC2#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Kane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki throws out a counter right but Kane avoids it with no problem.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Kane is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks. #T3##CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the cage.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Aoki.
Aoki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane presses Aoki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aoki is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane. #T4#
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Aoki tries to break the clinch but Kane is controlling the position.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aoki is pushing Kane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Aoki breaks the clinch.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Aoki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aoki.
Shiny Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Aoki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off. #BC2#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Kane misses with a leg kick
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1##CL#
Kane clinches up against the cage.
Kane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane. #BC2#
Aoki manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Kane drops Aoki with a beautiful combination! Aoki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kane is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!
Kane slips a jab from Aoki.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane lands a nice looking body kick.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Kane.
A countering left hand to the body from Aoki misses.
Aoki misses with a body shot
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane digs a good hook to Aoki's body. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Kane.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?#CL2#
Aoki closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Kane prevents Aoki from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Kane. #BC2#
Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on Aoki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kane throws a combination that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
Aoki thumps Kane with a low kick.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Kane is wise to it.#T3#
Aoki throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Aoki catches Kane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kane connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Aoki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aoki! But no joy.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Kane misses
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Kane throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Aoki counters with a crisp one two that drops Kane! Aoki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kane to his feet! Kane is in big trouble!
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 takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki throws a counter combo.
Kane lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Kane - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Aoki moved away.#CL#
Kane drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
Aoki takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aoki scrambles back to his feet.
Kane jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Kane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aoki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kane tries to score with a low kick but Aoki moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Kane lands a big head kick that sends Aoki tumbling to the mat! Kane takes a step backwards and waves Aoki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kane moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Aoki! Kane continues to tee off on Aoki, landing with a left and a right! Kane connects with a right hand that leaves Aoki sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Kane!
In his post fight interview, Harry Kane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Shiny Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Submission pussy'.

Event: GC 290
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
McKane misses with a straight right.
McKane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
McKane throws a good cross that connects.
McKane lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Aoki's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKane blocks a head kick by Aoki.
A little jabbing left from McKane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKane checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane digs a good body shot into Aoki's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as McKane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aoki, right into the meat. #T1##CL#
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
McKane has Aoki pressed against the cage, preventing Aoki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
McKane slips a straight right by Aoki.
McKane throws a sloppy body shot
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKane lands a slapping body shot.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
It looked like Aoki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Aoki takes one on the button.
McKane looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki appears to be looking for a big counter.
McKane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKane scores with a nice strike.
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKane.
Aoki pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKane is out of range and Aoki settles back down. #T3#
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKane scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
Aoki scores with a sloppy right hand. McKane should have avoided that one.
Aoki lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKane's sensitive parts.
McKane doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
McKane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from McKane misses.
A big left from McKane misses.
McKane dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
McKane throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane lands a really nice looking cross but Aoki seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane 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#
McKane misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Aoki trying to stall but McKane improves his position.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Aoki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch.
McKane misses the body punch
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
McKane lands a lovely overhand right.
McKane misses with a body punch
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.#T1#
McKane misses with a looping right.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKane throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKane scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKane throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.#T2#
McKane tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and McKane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aoki dips to his left and cracks McKane with an uppercut!
McKane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
McKane is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki cracks McKane's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! McKane slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Aoki can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Shiny Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 286
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Aoki staying out of range there.
Lancaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Aoki moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Lancaster misses. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki has been working on his balance at Marijuana Gardens, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lancaster .
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aoki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.#T1#
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head.
Aoki throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster looks to clinch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!
Aoki tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Aoki has knocked Lancaster down with a huge combo! Aoki steps away and waves a wobbly Lancaster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Aoki - that's dropped him! Aoki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Shiny 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.

Event: GC 281
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Sanchez tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aoki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aoki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Aoki.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Aoki. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez sizes up Aoki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aoki throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aoki cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki lands the left hand.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aoki blocks it well.
Shiny Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Aoki knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Aoki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sanchez sprawling to the canvas! Sanchez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aoki finish him?!
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Aoki engages and cracks Sanchez with a massive lead left hook - Sanchez tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Aoki is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Shiny Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 273
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiote.#TD#
Tiote fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Tiote persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiote performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Tiote seems to be looking for submissions.
Tiote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is not content to let Tiote control the position.#T1#
Aoki wants to get back to his feet.
Tiote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Tiote has control of the leg.
Tiote looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tiote drops an elbow to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Tiote slips a nice elbow through Aoki's hands, connecting with Aoki's forehead.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is not content to let Tiote control the position.#SUB#
Tiote is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Tiote.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Tiote sits in half guard.
Tiote not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tiote has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiote defends it easily.#SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tiote defends well.
Tiote won't allow Aoki to get back to his feet.
Tiote trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tiote dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aoki misses with a looping left.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiote throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Tiote tries to counter with a takedown but Aoki is quick to defend against it.
Aoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiote. Tiote gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aoki! But no joy.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Shiny Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiote takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Feihck Tiote has been cut.
Tiote misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Feihck Tiote will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Feihck Tiote's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tiote doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a left to the body.
Aoki's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aoki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tiote defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki wants to clinch
and Tiote counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiote looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiote.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki sizes up Tiote with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki throws a one two combo. #T1#
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Tiote is out of range.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiote slips a straight right by Aoki.
Aoki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aoki with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Tiote is rocked!
Aoki Throws a clean left jab. Aoki Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Tiote's chin! Tiote crumbles to the ground and Aoki follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Aoki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Shiny Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 270
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Aoki rushes Dead and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Dead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Dead.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dead.
Aoki is looking to break free of the clinch but Dead has double underhooks. #BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.
Aoki slips a jab from Dead.
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Aoki pushes Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Dead stalling in the clinch but Aoki improves position.
Aoki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dead has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead darts in trying to clinch
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Dead is rocked!
Aoki connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.#KD#
Aoki lands a big right hand that sends Dead crashing to the mat! Aoki stays standing though and waves Dead back to his feet!
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dead connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aoki scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Dead misses with a hook to the body
and Aoki counters with a right hand from hell and Dead is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
A relieved looking Shiny Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 264
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Polyanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polyanskiy throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki stalling.
Aoki lands a left hand. #BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Aoki scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Polyanskiy has been cut.
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Polyanskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Alex Polyanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polyanskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Polyanskiy is avoiding it.
Polyanskiy feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Polyanskiy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aoki is trying to defend but Polyanskiy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy. #T1#
Aoki is pressing down on Polyanskiy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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! #REVR##SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polyanskiy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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 control but Polyanskiy is working from the bottom.
Polyanskiy keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Polyanskiy has wrist control.
Aoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.#SUB2#
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polyanskiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Polyanskiy looking to control. #T3#
Aoki postures up in Polyanskiy's guard and throws a big left but Polyanskiy blocks it. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Polyanskiy's brow.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polyanskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Polyanskiy keeps moving. #T4#
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for subs off his back but Aoki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aoki is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aoki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Polyanskiy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Polyanskiy against the cage.
Polyanskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Polyanskiy's coach down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polyanskiy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Polyanskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polyanskiy tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Polyanskiy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Polyanskiy throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
Polyanskiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polyanskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aoki's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Polyanskiy fails to land.
Aoki stalling the fight.
Polyanskiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aoki gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Polyanskiy darts in looking for a takedown but Aoki gets double underhooks and turns Polyanskiy into the cage.
Shiny Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy looks for a takedown but Aoki sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Polyanskiy misses #KD#
and Aoki counters with a nice right hand that sends Polyanskiy toppling to the canvas! Polyanskiy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Aoki finish him?!#ROC#
Polyanskiy is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polyanskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Polyanskiy to his knees! Aoki keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Revolution XC 20
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
We've been informed that Tarlac has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.#CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aoki. #T1#
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Aoki lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac tries to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Tarlac is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tarlac.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aoki has Tarlac pressed against the cage, preventing Tarlac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Tarlac lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Tarlac stalling.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki misses with some punches.
Tarlac missing with knees to the body.
Tarlac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoki tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it. #T3#
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac blocks a body shot from Aoki.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac tries to circle away but Aoki has him pinned against the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down. #T4#
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarlac.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Aoki pushes Tarlac up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Tarlac trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarlac into the cage.
Tarlac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Tarlac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac trying to stall but Aoki improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aoki - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlac.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Tarlac's leg but Tarlac calmly moves out of range.
Aoki scores with a spinning back kick!
Tarlac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aoki.
Tarlac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tarlac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiny Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac throws a lazy body kick
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlac can do to turn this around?
Aoki lands the left hand.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki. #T2#
Tarlac throws a leg kick that misses.
As Tarlac backs away, Aoki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tarlac backs up against the cage.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Tarlac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aoki throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tarlac throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlac is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki connects with a high kick.
Nice shot by Tarlac.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarlac lunges at Aoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aoki's hand.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarlac on the side of the head.
Tarlac moves out of range of the body kick from Aoki. #T4#
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Nice cross by Aoki.
Aoki defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Aoki throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Aoki misses with a leg kick.
Tarlac blocks the body kick.
Tarlac only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac misses with a straight right.
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Tarlac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Tarlac's leg. Tarlac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki throws the kick towards the body but Tarlac avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to work over Tarlac's front leg with a kick but Tarlac checks it.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
And Aoki counters with a quick kick to the body but Tarlac blocks it.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarlac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aoki.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Aoki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Aoki.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlac feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tarlac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarlac throws a solid leg kick but Aoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tarlac.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Tarlac.
Tarlac's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarlac finds it's way round the side to connect with Aoki's head.
Tarlac defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tarlac. #T3#
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Tarlac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarlac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a right hand that Tarlac ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlac also avoids with ease.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Aoki throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Tarlac is out of range.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Aoki looks to clinch
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Tarlac slips the punch.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki cracks the inside of Tarlac's front leg.
Good leg kick by Aoki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aoki. Tarlac shrugs it off though.
Aoki misses with a hook. Tarlac ducked under it nicely.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Tarlac is looking for the big counter here.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Aoki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aoki throws a hook but Tarlac blocks it.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarlac on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shiny Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiny Aoki!
A very excited looking Shiny 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.

Event: Bushido 42: Aoki vs. Aziz 2
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Aziz moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Aoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aoki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aziz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aoki with a hook.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Aziz slips the punch.
Aziz avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aziz manages to avoid it.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aziz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aziz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aziz's head.#TD2#
Aziz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Aziz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Aziz moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that!
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 on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aoki tries to get out of the position.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Aziz has a good base and remains in mount.
Aziz wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Aziz throws some wild stikes that Aoki manages to avoid easily.
Aoki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aziz on the ground.
Aziz moves to the back. #SUB2#
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aziz. #SUB2#
Aziz is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Aziz tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Aziz tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Aziz is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Aziz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aoki tries to roll but Aziz sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Aziz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Aziz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Aoki is doing well to defend. Aziz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Aoki is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jalaluddin Aziz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bushido 39: Aoki vs. Roberts
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aoki misses with a hook #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aoki tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Roberts looking to control but Aoki passes into half guard.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Roberts is defending well. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberts wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Roberts backs away, Aoki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roberts avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki lands a jab to the nose.
Aoki misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aoki.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Aoki catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Aoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Aoki throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Aoki.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Aoki lands a jab to the nose.
Roberts throws a lazy body kick
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Aoki lands a big uppercut and Roberts crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Roberts looks OK. Aoki waves Roberts back to his feet!#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki rattles Roberts with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Roberts tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Aoki dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Roberts stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Shiny Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Max Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.

Event: Bushido 34: Aziz vs. Aoki
Date: Dec 29, 2016

#R1#
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aziz lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki throws a front kick that sends Aziz stumbling back into the ropes.
Aoki scores with a jab. Aziz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aziz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aziz scrambles back to his feet.
Aoki takes one on the button.
Aziz 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.
Aziz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aziz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ganja Ninjas in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Aziz.#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Aziz misses.
Aoki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aziz blocks it well.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Aoki moves out of range as Aziz strikes.
Aoki connects with a nice looking jab.
Aziz throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.#T1#
Aoki lands a leg kick that knocks Aziz off balance momentarily.
Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Aziz's front leg but catches the back leg as Aziz tries to avoid it.
Aziz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki throws a chopping leg kick but Aziz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aziz looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki throws out a counter right but Aziz avoids it with no problem.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aziz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Aziz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aziz misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a good low kick that Aziz was not able to check.
Aoki tries to work over Aziz's front leg with a kick but Aziz checks it.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aziz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.#T2#
Aziz throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Aziz.
Aoki thumps Aziz with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki connects with a body shot.
Aziz swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aziz slips under a jab from Aoki.
Aziz jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aziz connects with a crisp jab.
Aoki throws the left hand but Aziz avoids the punch easily.
Aziz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Aziz misses with a hook.
Aoki misses with a right hand
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Aziz finish him?
Aziz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Aziz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Aziz.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Aziz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Aoki misses
and Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
Aoki drops Aziz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Aziz! Aoki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Shiny Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bushido 26: Axe vs. Aoki
Date: Nov 03, 2016

#R1#
Axe tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axe.
Aoki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aoki can pounce on him.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axe throws out the jab.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Axe moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Axe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Aoki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Axe! Aoki lets Axe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Axe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Axe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki throws a pinpoint strike between Axe's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Axe crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Aoki scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: B20: Fitzpatrick vs Vinicius 2
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Felding.
Felding smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pitopalvelu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Felding misses with a hook. Pitopalvelu ducked under it nicely.
Pitopalvelu misses with an uppercut. Felding saw that one coming.
Felding looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitopalvelu is just out of range.
Felding catches Pitopalvelu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pitopalvelu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felding moves away.
Pitopalvelu misses the shot to the body.
Pitopalvelu ducks under a wild hook from Felding.
Pitopalvelu cracks Felding with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pitopalvelu blocks a jab.
Felding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Felding misses with a body shot.
Felding misses with a body shot.
Felding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitopalvelu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitopalvelu.#T1#
Felding misses with a wild body shot.
Felding lands a jab to Pitopalvelu's midsection.
Pitopalvelu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Pitopalvelu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Felding misses with a hook. Pitopalvelu ducked under it nicely.
Felding throws a body shot but no joy.
Felding lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitopalvelu at a distance.
Pitopalvelu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Felding's hands.
Felding drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pitopalvelu lands a glancing blow to the side of Felding's head.
Pitopalvelu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Felding throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Felding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitopalvelu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Felding slips a jab from Pitopalvelu.
Felding has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pitopalvelu ducks under a wild hook from Felding.
Felding throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitopalvelu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Felding 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pitopalvelu looks to score with a jab to the body but Felding is just out of range.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot.
Pitopalvelu throws a jab but it's blocked by Felding.
Nice defenses there by Pitopalvelu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitopalvelu, right into the meat.
Felding misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Pitopalvelu forces Felding back against the ropes and clinches.
Felding has had enough of the clinch but Pitopalvelu keeps him there for the moment.
Felding taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu blocks a body shot from Felding.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Pitopalvelu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitopalvelu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body punch.
Pitopalvelu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pitopalvelu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Felding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitopalvelu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with an uppercut but Felding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Felding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Pitopalvelu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitopalvelu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pitopalvelu misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Felding.
Felding swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitopalvelu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu taking a breather.
Pitopalvelu struggles to land a body shot inside as Felding controls his hands.
Felding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitopalvelu has a couple of punches blocked by Felding.
Pitopalvelu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Felding or not.
Pitopalvelu misses with some punches.
Felding wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pitopalvelu throws a head punch that misses.
Pitopalvelu trying to stall but Felding improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vellun Pitopalvelu 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#
Pitopalvelu throws a hook but Felding avoids it easily.
Pitopalvelu looks to throw the jab but Felding is out of range.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Felding throws out a counter right but Pitopalvelu avoids it with no problem.
Felding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pitopalvelu.
Vellun Pitopalvelu is winning the standup battle so far.
Felding throws a hook to the side of Pitopalvelu's head but Pitopalvelu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Felding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitopalvelu throws out the jab.
Felding has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Pitopalvelu.
Felding misses with a body shot.
Pitopalvelu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Felding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitopalvelu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Felding takes a swing at Pitopalvelu's ribcage but misses.
Felding lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pitopalvelu lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook.
Felding appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pitopalvelu jabs Felding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitopalvelu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitopalvelu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Felding throws a jab when Pitopalvelu was well out of range.
Felding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitopalvelu.
Felding throws a big shot that misses.
Pitopalvelu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Felding needs to keep his hands up - Pitopalvelu had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Felding.
Pitopalvelu throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Felding. Pitopalvelu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Felding walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felding scores with a hook to the body. Pitopalvelu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Felding throws a hook but Pitopalvelu avoids it easily.
Pitopalvelu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pitopalvelu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felding.
Pitopalvelu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Felding can do to turn this around?
Pitopalvelu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Felding.
A swing and a miss from Pitopalvelu.
Felding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitopalvelu.
Felding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitopalvelu manages to avoid it.
Felding smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Felding darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Felding cracks Pitopalvelu with a good jab.
Felding scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pitopalvelu misses the shot to the body.
Felding misses with a looping left.
Pitopalvelu is looking to counter punch.
Pitopalvelu throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Felding to counter with a crisp jab.
Felding lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Pitopalvelu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Felding staying out of range there.
Felding misses with a hook. Pitopalvelu ducked under it nicely.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitopalvelu looks to land a left hand but Felding moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Felding.
Felding just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitopalvelu throwing a counter right hand but Felding manages to avoid it.
Felding scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Felding.
A big right from Pitopalvelu misses.
Pitopalvelu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Felding's hands.
Felding throws a body punch but Pitopalvelu moves out of range.
Felding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitopalvelu moves away from the strike by Felding. #T4#
Felding cracks Pitopalvelu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pitopalvelu misses with a shot to the body
and Felding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitopalvelu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Felding.
Felding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Felding staying out of range there.
Felding lands a nice hook to Pitopalvelu's body. Pitopalvelu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitopalvelu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pitopalvelu lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Pitopalvelu closes the distance and pushes Felding back into the ropes.
Pitopalvelu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Felding looking to stall.
Pitopalvelu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vellun Pitopalvelu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Felding throws a hook but Pitopalvelu avoids it easily.
Felding moves out of range as Pitopalvelu strikes.
Pitopalvelu ducks under a wild hook from Felding.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitopalvelu.
Felding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felding.
Pitopalvelu avoids the body shot from Felding.
Pitopalvelu throws a lazy right hand but Felding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitopalvelu throws a lazy uppercut
and Felding counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitopalvelu throws out a loose jab but Felding uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Felding misses.
Pitopalvelu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Felding throws out a counter right but Pitopalvelu avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitopalvelu.
Felding swings widly with a right hand
and Pitopalvelu counters with an inside leg kick.
Felding misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Felding just misses with a punch to the body.
Felding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pitopalvelu momentarily.
Pitopalvelu lunges at Felding with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Felding's hand.
A swing and a miss from Felding.
Pitopalvelu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Pitopalvelu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pitopalvelu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitopalvelu keeps control of Felding as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pitopalvelu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Felding swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitopalvelu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu lands a hook that snaps the head of Felding backwards.
Felding is trying to pull guard but Pitopalvelu has him pressed against the ropes.
Pitopalvelu throws a head punch that misses.
Mo Felding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vellun Pitopalvelu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Pitopalvelu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Felding backwards.
Felding swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitopalvelu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Felding.
Pitopalvelu prevents a body shot from Felding.
Felding swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with an uppercut but Felding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felding misses with a body punch.
Pitopalvelu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitopalvelu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitopalvelu.
Felding throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitopalvelu.
Felding trying to stall but Pitopalvelu improves his position. #T3#
Pitopalvelu prevents a body shot from Felding.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pitopalvelu working aggressively here.
Pitopalvelu struggles to land a body shot inside as Felding controls his hands.
Felding struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitopalvelu controls his hands.
Felding is looking to break free of the clinch but Pitopalvelu has double underhooks.
Pitopalvelu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Felding struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitopalvelu controls his hands.
Pitopalvelu blocks a body shot from Felding.
Pitopalvelu tries to stall but Felding uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Felding's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Felding tries to work over Pitopalvelu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitopalvelu.
Felding lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T4#
Pitopalvelu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Felding backwards.
Felding struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitopalvelu controls his hands.
Pitopalvelu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pitopalvelu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pitopalvelu blocks a body shot from Felding.
Pitopalvelu working aggressively here.
Pitopalvelu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice uppercut.
Pitopalvelu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Felding is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pitopalvelu is keeping busy.
Pitopalvelu prevents a body shot from Felding.
Pitopalvelu scores with a shoulder strike.
Felding misses with some punches.
Pitopalvelu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pitopalvelu. #ROC#
Felding is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vellun Pitopalvelu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pitopalvelu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: B16: Champions Collide
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
O Leary just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitopalvelu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Leary is looking to clinch.
Pitopalvelu with a hook.
O Leary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitopalvelu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitopalvelu throws a good cross that connects.
Pitopalvelu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mick O Leary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pitopalvelu moves into the clinch.
O Leary lands with a right to the head.
O Leary blocks a body shot from Pitopalvelu.
O Leary lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Leary pushes Pitopalvelu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Leary is leaning against Pitopalvelu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Leary can't find room to land a body shot as Pitopalvelu controls the action.
O Leary takes a shot to the head.
O Leary misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Leary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitopalvelu. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
O Leary struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitopalvelu controls his hands.
O Leary pushes Pitopalvelu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Leary throws a head punch that misses.
Pitopalvelu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitopalvelu lands with a light punch inside.
O Leary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Leary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Leary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitopalvelu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Leary has a couple of punches blocked by Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Learys head.
O Leary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Leary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitopalvelu's elbow.
Pitopalvelu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu lands a hook that snaps the head of O Leary backwards.
Pitopalvelu lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
O Leary is rocked!#T2#
A hook to the body from Pitopalvelu.
Oh O Leary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Leary.
O Leary tries to break free but Pitopalvelu pushes him back against the ropes.
Pitopalvelu misses with some punches.
Pitopalvelu is leaning against O Leary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Leary misses with the head strike.
O Leary throws a head punch that misses.
Pitopalvelu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu throws a punch but it's blocked by O Leary.
O Leary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with an uppercut but O Leary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pitopalvelu fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
O Leary misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Leary backwards.
O Leary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Leary lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Leary.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Leary.
O Leary has a couple of punches blocked by Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu throws a head punch that misses.
Pitopalvelu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitopalvelu scores with a hook to the body.
O Leary swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitopalvelu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu has a couple of punches blocked by O Leary.
Pitopalvelu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitopalvelu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu is leaning against O Leary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Learys head.
Pitopalvelu has a couple of punches blocked by O Leary.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitopalvelu throws a big uppercut that drops O Leary! More strikes from Pitopalvelu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! O Leary lies dazed against the ropes as Pitopalvelu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
An out of breath Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: B13: Felding vs. Pitopalvelu
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Felding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pitopalvelu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felding.
Felding is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Felding. Pitopalvelu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Felding fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pitopalvelu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pitopalvelu throws out a loose jab but Felding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felding connects with a body shot.
Felding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felding moves out of range of the strikes.
Felding misses with a looping left.
Pitopalvelu with a jab.
Felding 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.
Felding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitopalvelu was well out of range. Poor timing from Felding.
Pitopalvelu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitopalvelu takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Pitopalvelu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Felding doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitopalvelu throws a right hand that misses
and Felding counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pitopalvelu misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook to the body
and Felding counters with a left to the body.
Pitopalvelu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Felding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitopalvelu throws a looping overhand right but Felding ducks down to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Felding is looking to wear down Pitopalvelu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pitopalvelu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pitopalvelu throws an off balance right hand
and Felding counters with a straight right hand.
Pitopalvelu blocks a jab.
Pitopalvelu thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Pitopalvelu clinches with his opponent.
Pitopalvelu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Felding.
Pitopalvelu pushes Felding back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Felding throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pitopalvelu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Felding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Felding swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitopalvelu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Felding fails to land.
Pitopalvelu trying to stall but Felding improves his position.
Felding tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitopalvelu's elbow.
Pitopalvelu lands a shoulder strike.
Pitopalvelu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Pitopalvelu.
Still in the clinch, Pitopalvelu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pitopalvelu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pitopalvelu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Felding stalling in the clinch but Pitopalvelu improves position.
Pitopalvelu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Felding misses with the head strike. #T3#
Pitopalvelu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Felding backwards.
Felding tries to break free but Pitopalvelu pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Felding.
Felding takes a shot to the head.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with an uppercut but Felding uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mo Felding has been cut.
Pitopalvelu scores with a shot to the side of Felding's head.
Pitopalvelu scores with a shot to the side of Felding's head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pitopalvelu lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Felding is rocked!#T4#
Felding is trying to maintain a safe position but Pitopalvelu gets an underhook and turns Felding into the ropes.
Oh Felding is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitopalvelu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Felding backwards.
Pitopalvelu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Felding up against the ropes.
Felding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Felding seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
Felding can't find room to land a body shot as Pitopalvelu controls the action.
Pitopalvelu slows down the pace here.
Pitopalvelu throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vellun Pitopalvelu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mo Felding's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Felding throws a lazy uppercut
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitopalvelu. Felding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Felding appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Felding throws a hook but Pitopalvelu avoids it easily.
Pitopalvelu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Felding.#CL2#
Pitopalvelu closes the distance and pushes Felding back into the ropes.
Felding lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Pitopalvelu to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pitopalvelu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Felding swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitopalvelu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felding throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitopalvelu blocking some punches.
Vellun Pitopalvelu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pitopalvelu lands with a left to the head.
Pitopalvelu lands a body shot.
Pitopalvelu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Pitopalvelu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD2#
Pitopalvelu drops Felding onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Felding is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Felding working aggressively here.
Felding swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitopalvelu lands a right hand.
Pitopalvelu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu lands a big right hand that drops Felding! The killer instinct kicks in and Pitopalvelu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pitopalvelu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Vellun Pitopalvelu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UFL 2:
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Pitopalvelu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slone with a poor takedown
and Pitopalvelu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Avery Slone has been cut.
A jab lands there for Pitopalvelu.
Slone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pitopalvelu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pitopalvelu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slone thinking.
Slone looks winded!
Slone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitopalvelu punishes Slone's body with a nice straight punch.
Slone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Pitopalvelu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Pitopalvelu. Beautiful body shot.
Pitopalvelu lands a slapping body shot.
Vellun Pitopalvelu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pitopalvelu lands a jab.#ROC#
Slone is rocked!
Slone tries to get into range but Pitopalvelu steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Slone! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pitopalvelu scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Vellun Pitopalvelu retains his lightweight title!
Vellun Pitopalvelu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Markakis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pitopalvelu counters with a nice uppercut.
Markakis dives in for a single leg takedown but Pitopalvelu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pitopalvelu's coach down at McDojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pitopalvelu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Markakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitopalvelu circles away. #CL#
Markakis rushes Pitopalvelu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice uppercut.
Markakis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pitopalvelu is keeping busy.
Pitopalvelu lands an uppercut.
Markakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pitopalvelu walks away with a smile on his face. Markakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Markakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice looking body shot.
Markakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitopalvelu is just out of range.
Markakis fails with the takedown
and Pitopalvelu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Markakis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitopalvelu, pushing him back against the cage.
Markakis jumps guard but Pitopalvelu stands there with Markakis around his waist. Markakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu scores with a shot to the side of Markakis's head.
Pitopalvelu struggles to land a body shot inside as Markakis controls his hands.
Pitopalvelu works on Markakis's body with a couple of short punches.
Markakis being controlled against the cage.
Pitopalvelu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pitopalvelu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markakis blocks an uppercut.
Pitopalvelu is pressed up against the cage. Markakis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pitopalvelu down to the mat. Pitopalvelu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markakis throws a head kick that misses
enabling Pitopalvelu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pitopalvelu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu with a jab.
Pitopalvelu lands with a cross. #CL2#
Pitopalvelu has closed the distance and engaged Markakis in a clinch.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pitopalvelu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitopalvelu.
Markakis is breathing heavily.
Pitopalvelu lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Markakis is rocked!
Pitopalvelu digs a right hand into Markakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markakis's gas tank.
Pitopalvelu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Markakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitopalvelu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu pushes Markakis against the cage. Pitopalvelu is working some dirty boxing. Pitopalvelu pushes off with a quick right hook! Markakis goes down! Markakis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pitopalvelu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Vellun Pitopalvelu is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016

#R1#
Ibid with a poor takedown #KD#
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp one two that drops Ibid! Pitopalvelu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ibid to his feet! Ibid is in big trouble!#ROC#
Ibid is rocked!
Ibid misses with a takedown
and Ibid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibid is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitopalvelu finish him?
Ibid dives in and grabs Pitopalvelu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pitopalvelu pushes down on Ibid's head and hops out.
Vellun Pitopalvelu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baliayan Ibid.
Pitopalvelu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ibid tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pitopalvelu wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Our winner, Vellun Pitopalvelu, 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.

Event: QFC Tournament 600 Round 4
Date: Mar 18, 2016

#R1#
Holmes throws a hook but Pitopalvelu avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holmes! #CL#
Pitopalvelu moves into the clinch.
Pitopalvelu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Pitopalvelu throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitopalvelu misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes lands with a light punch inside.
Pitopalvelu blocking some punches.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes tries a body shot but Pitopalvelu blocks it. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pitopalvelu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pitopalvelu struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitopalvelu throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitopalvelu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitopalvelu tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes being controlled against the cage.
Pitopalvelu struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Pitopalvelu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitopalvelu blocks a body shot from Holmes. #T2#
Pitopalvelu letting Holmes take a breather here.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pitopalvelu.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitopalvelu gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pitopalvelu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pitopalvelu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Pitopalvelu avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Pitopalvelu tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Pitopalvelu back against the cage.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Pitopalvelu lands an uppercut.
Holmes tries a body shot but Pitopalvelu blocks it.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pitopalvelu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitopalvelu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Pitopalvelu to work.
Pitopalvelu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes is working Pitopalvelu over against the cage.
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
Pitopalvelu is struggling to control the position.
Pitopalvelu stalls. #T4#
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pitopalvelu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Pitopalvelu working aggressively here.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Pitopalvelu has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitopalvelu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Pitopalvelu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitopalvelu or not.
Pitopalvelu struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vellun Pitopalvelu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot.
Pitopalvelu lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pitopalvelu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Pitopalvelu misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitopalvelu avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Pitopalvelu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Holmes misses with a hook
and Pitopalvelu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes misses with a straight left. #T1#
Pitopalvelu lands a jab.#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Holmes cracks Pitopalvelu with an open hand slap.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitopalvelu finish him?
Holmes misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Pitopalvelu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu is stalling here.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitopalvelu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitopalvelu.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitopalvelu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitopalvelu cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Pitopalvelu working aggressively here.
Pitopalvelu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pitopalvelu throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Pitopalvelu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holmes with a big uppercut! Holmes tries to clinch up but Pitopalvelu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holmes to the mat! Holmes covers up and Pitopalvelu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 600 Round 3
Date: Mar 17, 2016

#R1#
Marshall doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitopalvelu circles away.
Pitopalvelu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pitopalvelu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitopalvelu throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall 's shoulder, as Marshall tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitopalvelu misses with an uppercut
letting Marshall counter with a right hand.
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Pitopalvelu punishes Marshall 's body with a nice straight punch.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitopalvelu doesn't manage to clinch there - Marshall circles away.
Marshall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitopalvelu throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Pitopalvelu closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitopalvelu.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall stalling in the clinch but Pitopalvelu improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pitopalvelu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Pitopalvelu can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Marshall is leaning against Pitopalvelu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pitopalvelu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marshall .
Pitopalvelu blocking some punches.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitopalvelu throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall .
Pitopalvelu working aggressively here.
Pitopalvelu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Pitopalvelu. #T2#
Pitopalvelu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitopalvelu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pitopalvelu looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitopalvelu.
Marshall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pitopalvelu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Pitopalvelu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitopalvelu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu throws a head punch that misses.
Pitopalvelu controlling the action here for a moment.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Pitopalvelu.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitopalvelu pushes Marshall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pitopalvelu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Marshall .
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Marshall .
Pitopalvelu blocks an uppercut.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitopalvelu backwards.
Pitopalvelu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Pitopalvelu blocking some punches.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitopalvelu stalling in the clinch but Marshall improves position.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall .
Pitopalvelu throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall .
Pitopalvelu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitopalvelu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitopalvelu.
Nice body punch from Pitopalvelu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sonja Marshall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pitopalvelu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall takes a swing at Pitopalvelu's ribcage but misses.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body punch
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall .
Pitopalvelu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pitopalvelu loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Pitopalvelu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marshall 's hands.#ROC#
Marshall is rocked!
Pitopalvelu weaves into range and cracks Marshall right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Marshall goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pitopalvelu is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
A victorious Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QFC Tournament 600 Round 2
Date: Mar 16, 2016

#R1#
Gniewek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitopalvelu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gniewek misses with the body kick
and Pitopalvelu counters with a nice body shot.
Pitopalvelu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Gniewek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitopalvelu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Gniewek misses
and Gniewek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gniewek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitopalvelu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gniewek momentarily.
Gniewek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Gniewek misses with a low kick.
Pitopalvelu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gniewek looks to clinch
enabling Pitopalvelu to counter with a crisp jab.
Gniewek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Pitopalvelu sets himself, and Gniewek steps forward looking for the clinch! Pitopalvelu avoids it this time.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot.
A jab from Pitopalvelu misses.
Gniewek slips under a jab from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Pitopalvelu misses its target.#T2#
Pitopalvelu misses the jab.
Gniewek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gniewek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gniewek is looking to clinch but Pitopalvelu is avoiding it.
Pitopalvelu throwing a counter right hand but Gniewek manages to avoid it.
Gniewek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pitopalvelu scores with a shot to the body.
Pitopalvelu looks to land a right hand but Gniewek moved out of range.
Pitopalvelu sets himself, and Gniewek steps forward looking for the clinch! Pitopalvelu avoids it this time.
Gniewek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitopalvelu throws the left hand but Gniewek avoids the punch easily.
Pitopalvelu loads up on a big right hand but Gniewek slips the punch.
Gniewek flicks out a counter leg kick but Pitopalvelu steps away.#T3#
Gniewek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pitopalvelu is out of range.
Pitopalvelu connects with a single shot there.
Pitopalvelu swings for the body but Gniewek moves out of range.
Gniewek tries to counter with a clinch but Pitopalvelu shakes him off and moves away.
Pitopalvelu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gniewek.
A jab from Pitopalvelu misses.
Pitopalvelu blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitopalvelu blocks the leg kick.
Pitopalvelu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gniewek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Pitopalvelu moves out of range.
Pitopalvelu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Pitopalvelu misses.
Gniewek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitopalvelu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitopalvelu throws an overhand right that lands on Gniewek's shoulder, as Gniewek tries to avoid the shot.
Gniewek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook.
A low kick from Gniewek misses
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gniewek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitopalvelu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Pitopalvelu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vellun Pitopalvelu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pitopalvelu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitopalvelu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gniewek can do to turn this around?
Pitopalvelu checks a low kick from Gniewek.
Pitopalvelu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitopalvelu misses the target.
Gniewek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gniewek wants to clinch up but Pitopalvelu keeps it at a distance.
Pitopalvelu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice hook to Gniewek's body. Gniewek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitopalvelu throws the left hand but Gniewek avoids the punch easily.
Vellun Pitopalvelu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitopalvelu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitopalvelu throws the left hand but Gniewek avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gniewek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitopalvelu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gniewek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gniewek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gniewek walks into a straight right hand from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek blocks a jab.
Gniewek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gniewek might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pitopalvelu has got the better of the exchanges.
A clash of legs there as Pitopalvelu blocks the low kick.
Pitopalvelu throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range. #T2#
Nice body punch from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Pitopalvelu moves away
and Pitopalvelu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitopalvelu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitopalvelu misses with a straight left.
Pitopalvelu misses with a looping left.
Pitopalvelu sets himself, and Gniewek steps forward looking for the clinch! Pitopalvelu avoids it this time.
Pitopalvelu cracks Gniewek with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Pitopalvelu is having none of it.
Gniewek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitopalvelu throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gniewek tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Gniewek wants to slow Pitopalvelu down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Pitopalvelu misses its target.
Gniewek slips under a jab.
Gniewek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pitopalvelu is able to avoid easily.
Gniewek misses with a kick to the body
and Pitopalvelu counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitopalvelu throws an overhand right that lands on Gniewek's shoulder, as Gniewek tries to avoid the shot.
Gniewek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gniewek in his tracks.
Pitopalvelu throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range.
Gniewek tries to counter with a clinch but Pitopalvelu shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick by Gniewek misses
letting Pitopalvelu counter with a right hand. #T4#
Gniewek tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pitopalvelu, as that shot connected.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek misses with a kick to the body
and Pitopalvelu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Gniewek is looking to clinch.
Pitopalvelu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gniewek moves to clinch but Pitopalvelu breaks away
and Pitopalvelu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vellun Pitopalvelu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitopalvelu throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Gniewek.
Pitopalvelu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitopalvelu checks a leg kick.
Pitopalvelu scores with a body shot.
Gniewek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pitopalvelu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gniewek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pitopalvelu counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitopalvelu checks a leg kick. #T1#
Pitopalvelu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pitopalvelu looks to land a left hand but Gniewek moved out of range nicely.
Gniewek tries a quick counter leg kick but Pitopalvelu is wise to it.
Gniewek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pitopalvelu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gniewek tries to clinch up
and Gniewek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Gniewek wants to clinch.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitopalvelu throws a jab when Gniewek was well out of range.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick
and Pitopalvelu counters with a straight right hand.
Gniewek misses with a low kick as Pitopalvelu jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitopalvelu misses the target.
Pitopalvelu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gniewek takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Gniewek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitopalvelu.
Gniewek tries to counter with a clinch but Pitopalvelu shakes him off and moves away.
Gniewek defending well as Pitopalvelu loads up on a big left hand.
Gniewek replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pitopalvelu blocks it well.
Pitopalvelu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gniewek has time to react.
Gniewek avoids the body shot from Pitopalvelu.
A big right from Pitopalvelu misses.
Gniewek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Gniewek misses
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gniewek throws a lazy head kick
letting Pitopalvelu counter with a right hand.
Gniewek throws a lazy head kick
and Pitopalvelu counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitopalvelu checks a leg kick.
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitopalvelu avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
A left lands for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gniewek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitopalvelu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitopalvelu misses the jab.
Pitopalvelu digs a good hook to Gniewek's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vellun Pitopalvelu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pitopalvelu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Vellun Pitopalvelu!

Vellun Pitopalvelu wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 600 Round 1
Date: Mar 15, 2016

#R1#
Pitopalvelu moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Pitopalvelu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitopalvelu jabs Lima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lima misses the target.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Pitopalvelu ducks down to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu connects with a crisp jab.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima lands a body shot.
Pitopalvelu connects with a nice looking jab.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitopalvelu manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Pitopalvelu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lima jabs Pitopalvelu right on the nose. Pitopalvelu blinks but takes it well.
Lima swings for the body but Pitopalvelu moves out of range.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitopalvelu lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Pitopalvelu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lima.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitopalvelu. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitopalvelu staying out of range there.
Pitopalvelu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pitopalvelu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Pitopalvelu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pitopalvelu avoids the body shot from Lima.
A jab from Pitopalvelu does it's job there.
Lima takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Pitopalvelu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitopalvelu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitopalvelu to score with a decent uppercut.
Lima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitopalvelu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lima looks to land a right hand but Pitopalvelu moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitopalvelu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitopalvelu is just out of range.
Pitopalvelu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pitopalvelu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pitopalvelu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Pitopalvelu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pitopalvelu cracks Lima with an open hand slap.
Pitopalvelu scores with a nice strike.
Pitopalvelu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima scores with a body shot.
Pedro Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitopalvelu with a hook.
Lima lands a nice shot that snaps Pitopalvelu's head back.
A jab from Pitopalvelu does it's job there.
Pitopalvelu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitopalvelu lands a body shot.
Pitopalvelu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Lima misses.
Pitopalvelu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pitopalvelu lands a really nice looking cross but Lima seems unphased. #T3#
Pitopalvelu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
Pitopalvelu throws a good cross that connects.
Pitopalvelu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pitopalvelu connects with a single shot there.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Lima is rocked!
Lima misses with an uppercut. Pitopalvelu saw that one coming.
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Pitopalvelu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Pitopalvelu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pitopalvelu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Pitopalvelu as he connects with a hook.
Oh Lima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima misses with a jab to the body
and Pitopalvelu counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitopalvelu thuds his right hand into Lima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitopalvelu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pitopalvelu! Lima is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
After winning the bout, Vellun Pitopalvelu 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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