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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Aokison and Ben Richards. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Richards was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aokison pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards tries for a takedown but Aokison manages to get underhooks.
Aokison stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
Aokison pulls guard.
Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aokison's coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Aokison wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Aokison trying to control but Richards postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Richards is looking to pass Aokison's guard but actually Aokison recovers to full guard.
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards stands and throws Aokison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (0) vs (3) Richards
Aokison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (2) vs (3) Richards
Richards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aokison passes into half guard.
Richards tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richards is just riding it out for now. Aokison eventually gives up the hold.
Aokison is stalling here. Richards is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aokison seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richards has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (2) vs (7) Richards
You can see the frustration on Aokison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aokison prevents Richards from improving position.
Richards working away.
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Aokison is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Aokison can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Aokison is working away.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richards advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (2) vs (10) Richards
You can see the frustration on Aokison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Aokison is defending well.
Aokison tries to bench press Richards off him but Richards keeps the position.
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aokison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richards wants to take a breather but Aokison manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Richards.
Richards advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Richards has picked Aokison up and slammed him! Aokison can't keep hold of the triangle and Richards manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (2) vs (13) Richards
Richards tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aokison's legs.
Richards working away.
Richards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aokison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aokison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to improve his position.
Aokison prevents Richards from improving position.
Richards is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aokison is trying to escape and Richards transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aokison is forced to tap! Nice work there by Richards! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Richards! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Aokison shoots in but Foryeski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aokison misses with a left hand #TD#
and Foryeski counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Foryeski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aokison, who protects the arm well.
Aokison tries to improve position but can't.
Foryeski is looking to take a break and control but Aokison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foryeski is putting a hurting on Aokison here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Foryeski tries for a kimura but Aokison is defending well. #SUB#
Foryeski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Foryeski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aokison, who protects the arm well.
Aokison is looking for a sweep.
Foryeski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Aokison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foryeski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Foryeski tries for a kimura but Aokison is defending well.
Foryeski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aokison is trying to control Foryeski's posture but Foryeski avoids it.
Foryeski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foryeski off and has taken his back!
Foryeski 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.
Foryeski is keeping busy.
Aokison keeps control of the position as Foryeski tries to break free.
#T2##SUB2#
Aokison is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Foryeski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Foryeski for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foryeski wants to escape the position.
Foryeski turns into Aokison and is now in his guard.
Aokison working a defensive guard here.
Foryeski trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foryeski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foryeski pushes down on Aokison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Foryeski seems to be working for a kimura but Aokison defends the submission attempt.
Aokison manages to get to full guard.
Foryeski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Aokison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aokison has momentary wrist control but Foryeski slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aokison throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Foryeski is in close to Aokison's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Foryeski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Foryeski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aokison looking for a guillotine here but Foryeski defends easily.
Aokison has momentary wrist control but Foryeski slips an elbow through the middle.
Foryeski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Foryeski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aokison's guard.
Foryeski is nestled in close to Aokison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aokison is refusing to be controlled, as Foryeski sits in half guard.
Aokison is trying to control but can't.
Aokison is not content to let Foryeski control the position.
Foryeski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Foryeski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Aokison. No joy for Foryeski on that attempt.
Foryeski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aokison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aokison flicks out a counter leg kick but Foryeski steps away.
Foryeski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aokison but Aokison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foryeski avoids a kick to the body.
Foryeski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aokison avoids it.
No luck for Aokison with that takedown attempt.
Foryeski lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aokison gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Aokison is trying to control. Foryeski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foryeski is pressing down on Aokison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Foryeski holds on and takes a little breather.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
Foryeski is adopting a defensive guard.
Drake Foryeski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foryeski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Further stalling from Foryeski.
Aokison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aokison looking to pass the guard.
Foryeski pulls Aokison in close to prevent any damage.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Foryeski is keeping the position.
Aokison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Foryeski pulls Aokison in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aokison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Foryeski checks it well.
Aokison misses with a looping right.
Aokison throws a big shot that misses.
Foryeski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Aokison closes the distance and clinches.
Foryeski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Aokison works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aokison trying to control but Foryeski is working from the bottom. #T4#
Foryeski pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foryeski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foryeski seems keen to control Aokison's posture.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison is fighting to break Foryeski's control of his arms but Foryeski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Foryeski continues to stall.
Aokison postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aokison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Foryeski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Aokison forces Foryeski back against the cage and clinches.
Foryeski has Aokison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aokison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Foryeski has Aokison pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Foryeski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aokison tumbling to the mat - Foryeski dives into Aokison's guard.#SUB2#
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foryeski defends it easily.
Foryeski trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foryeski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aokison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Foryeski has gone for a leg lock! Aokison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foryeski's guard.#REVB#
Foryeski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Aokison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foryeski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aokison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foryeski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foryeski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Foryeski has wrist control.
Aokison trying to control but Foryeski is working from the bottom.
Foryeski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foryeski controlling the position.
Foryeski looking for a sweep. Not yet Foryeski, not yet. #SUB2#
Aokison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aokison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Foryeski keeps moving.
Foryeski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foryeski controlling Aokison's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Aokison rushes Foryeski and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Aokison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Foryeski passes into half guard.
Foryeski is trying to control. Aokison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Aokison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foryeski pulls his head out easily.
Aokison gets back to full guard.
Foryeski looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Foryeski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foryeski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foryeski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foryeski pushing down on Aokison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Foryeski working over Aokison with some ground and pound. Aokison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Foryeski looking for a submission but Aokison manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Aokison wants to sweep here but Foryeski controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foryeski stands and throws Aokison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Aokison.
I think Aokison 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Aokison!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Aokison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Che fails with the takedown.
Aokison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Che.
Che misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Aokison counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Che manages to break the clinch.
Aokison shoots in for a double leg but Che sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Che fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aokison sprawls well initially but Che persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aokison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aokison is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Che has his hands clasped together but Aokison extends and breaks Che's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aokison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Aokison!
Zavier Che was interviewed post fight and said 'He was better than me'.
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