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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Aoiki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aoiki showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonshiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoiki.
Gonshiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonshiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.
Gonshiro is pressing down on Aoiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoiki lands a couple of digs.
Aoiki lands a couple of digs.
Aoiki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonshiro's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoiki lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoiki lands a couple of digs.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonshiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoiki's guard. #REVR#
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!
Aoiki keeping moving, preventing Gonshiro from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aoiki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonshiro is one step ahead there.
Aoiki seems keen to control Gonshiro's posture.
Aoiki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Gonshiro 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. #SUB#
Gonshiro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aoiki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gonshiro, into his guard. #REVB#
Aoiki is working Gonshiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gonshiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoiki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aoiki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoiki works over Gonshiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.
Aoiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonshiro keeping full guard, as Aoiki tries to pass. #SUB#
Gonshiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoiki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoiki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonshiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aoiki cracks Gonshiro with a solid left hand.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoiki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aoiki is working Gonshiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoiki is working Gonshiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Gonshiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki passes into half guard.
Gonshiro is breathing heavily.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Aoiki there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
Aoiki drops an elbow to the side of Gonshiro's head. #T4#
Aoiki is nestled in close to Gonshiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aoiki slips a nice elbow through Gonshiro's hands, connecting with Gonshiro's forehead.#ROC2#Gonshiro is rocked!
Gonshiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Gonshiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoiki is nestled in close to Gonshiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonshiro taking some punishment here, with Aoiki in his half guard.
Aoiki lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gonshiro! More strikes land and this one is all over! Aoiki jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Aoiki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Virtanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Aoiki moves out of range.
Aoiki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoiki fails to land with a series of punches.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Aoiki avoids them all with ease.
Virtanen fails with the takedown.
And Aoiki tries to counter it with a takedown but Virtanen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aoiki doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtanen circles away.
Virtanen tries to counter with a takedown but Aoiki is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Aoiki drives through with a takedown into Virtanen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Virtanen is looking for a triangle but Aoiki pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Virtanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Virtanen is trying to keep Aoiki in close.
#SUB#
Virtanen has his foot on Aoiki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoiki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoiki distracts Virtanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoiki prevents Virtanen from getting back to his feet.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoiki landing with the ground and pound.
Virtanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoiki's guard. #REVR#
Aoiki is pulling down on Virtanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Virtanen, at least for the moment.
Aoiki keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Virtanen preventing the sweep.
Aoiki keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully.
Virtanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Virtanen throwing strikes from guard but Aoiki blocks nicely.
Virtanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoiki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virtanen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Aoiki pulls Virtanen in to control the position.
Aoiki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virtanen.
Virtanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virtanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Virtanen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoiki wants to hit a sweep here but Virtanen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoiki there!
Aoiki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Virtanen punching from mount but Aoiki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Aoiki blocking the ground and pound.
Aoiki tries to lock up and control but Virtanen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Virtanen tries to control but Aoiki wriggling away.
Virtanen thowing shots but they're missing.
Virtanen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aoiki is squirming around, avoiding Virtanen's attempts to control the action.
Virtanen punching from mount but Aoiki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Virtanen looking to finish with strikes here!
Virtanen throws some wild stikes that Aoiki manages to avoid easily.
Virtanen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Virtanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aoiki takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
Virtanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoiki moves in looking to clinch but Virtanen pushes him off.
Aoiki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoiki moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Virtanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoiki can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Aoiki moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
Aoiki is looking for a takedown.
Virtanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Aoiki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoiki blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Aoiki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Virtanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoiki defends well.
Aoiki landing with the ground and pound.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Virtanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoiki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virtanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aoiki distracts Virtanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Virtanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki distracts Virtanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoiki stands up over Virtanen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoiki postures up.
#SUB#
Virtanen is looking for a triangle but Aoiki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoiki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aoiki is in close to Virtanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Virtanen 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.
Aoiki postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoiki works over Virtanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoiki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virtanen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Virtanen is looking for a triangle but Aoiki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.
Aoiki lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Virtanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Virtanen, not yet.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.
Virtanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoiki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Arvo Virtanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoiki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Virtanen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Virtanen has momentary wrist control but Aoiki slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Aoiki postures up and lands a big shot to Virtanen's brow.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Virtanen trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Virtanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoiki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoiki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Virtanen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aoiki is defending well. Virtanen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aoiki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Virtanen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arvo Virtanen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Aoiki ducks right into an uppercut from Lapierre.
Ken Aoiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapierre throws a good cross that connects.
Lapierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoiki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoiki throws a body punch but Lapierre moves out of range.
Aoiki throws a shot from downtown. Lapierre moves away and avoids it.
Aoiki fails to land the takedown.
Aoiki dives in and grabs Lapierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lapierre pushes down on Aoiki's head and hops out.
Lapierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoiki misses the body punch
and Lapierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoiki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Lapierre tests Aoiki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Aoiki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lapierre has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lapierre staying out of range there.
Aoiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Lapierre tries to sprawl out of it but Aoiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lapierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Verney Lapierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Aoiki.
Aoiki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Aoiki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aoiki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aoiki shoots in for a takedown but Lapierre shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Lapierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoiki fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoiki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoiki looks winded!
Aoiki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoiki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lapierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoiki's head backwards.
Lapierre scores with a body shot.
Lapierre jabs Aoiki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lapierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lapierre. That snapped Aoiki's head back.
Lapierre connects with the punch.
Lapierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lapierre with a nice cross.#T2#
Lapierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lapierre scores with the left hand. Aoiki knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Aoiki is rocked!
Donk. Lapierre catches Aoiki right on the button with a cross.
Aoiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapierre finish him?
Aoiki wants to clinch.
Lapierre scores with a hook to the body. Aoiki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoiki looks to clinch
and Lapierre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoiki thinking.
Aoiki seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Lapierre.
Verney Lapierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoiki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Lapierre there.
Lapierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lapierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoiki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lapierre counters with a straight right hand.
Lapierre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Lapierre lands.
Lapierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoiki's head backwards.#T3#
Lapierre digs a good hook to Aoiki's body.
Aoiki tries to move into range but Lapierre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lapierre cracks Aoiki with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Aoiki falls to his knees and Lapierre doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verney Lapierre!
Verney Lapierre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Choo Oi shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoiki sprawls well. He's pushed Choo Oi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoiki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Aoiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Choo Oi tries to sprawl out of it but Aoiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choo Oi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Aoiki has Choo Oi up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoiki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choo Oi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aoiki is looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Choo Oi 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Aoiki. 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.
Aoiki wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Choo Oi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a triangle here. Aoiki is fighting it but it looks tight! Choo Oi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aoiki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 32
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Aoiki looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aoiki wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks cracks Aoiki with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Aoiki letting Brooks take a breather here.
Aoiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoiki up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Brooks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aoikis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks lands a body punch.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pepper Brooks.
Brooks cracks Aoiki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL#
Brooks rushes Aoiki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
A shot in the inside from Brooks. #ROC#Aoiki is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Aoiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aoiki with a big uppercut! Aoiki tries to clinch up but Brooks pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aoiki to the mat! Aoiki covers up and Brooks unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pepper Brooks!
Pepper Brooks took some time post fight to say the following; 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Aoiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rurik moves away.
Rurik throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Rurik lands a big right hand that sends Aoiki crashing to the mat! Rurik stays standing though and waves Aoiki back to his feet!#ROC2#Aoiki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ken Aoiki has been cut.
Aoiki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rurik counters with a huge right that knocks Aoiki out cold! Rurik is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Rurik! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 18
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Yumashev scores with a jab to the head.
Aoiki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoiki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yumashev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoiki in his tracks. #ROC2#Aoiki is rocked!#KD2#
Yumashev cracks Aoiki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yumashev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aoiki to stand back up!
Oh Aoiki 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.
Yumashev closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Aoiki out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filip Yumashev! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 13
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Aoiki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buakaw's guard.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Buakaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoiki defends well.#SUB2#
Buakaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.#SUB2#
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoiki landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Aoiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Buakaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoiki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Buakaw looking for a guillotine here but Aoiki defends easily.
Buakaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Aoiki working some strikes from top position.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buakaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Aoiki wants to control from the top but Buakaw keeps moving.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Buakaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Buakaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buakaw looks winded!
Aoiki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buakaw's head.
Aoiki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Aoiki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Buakaw working for a triangle but Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buakaw's head.
Aoiki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aoiki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buakaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Buakaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoiki works over Buakaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Buakaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoiki controls the pace.
Aoiki distracts Buakaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buakaw looking to control.
Aoiki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoiki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buakaw wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buakaw is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Aoiki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buakaw throwing strikes from guard but Aoiki blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Buakaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoiki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoiki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki 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#
Buakaw misses with a straight left.
Buakaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aoiki dives in and grabs Buakaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buakaw pushes down on Aoiki's head and hops out.
Buakaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buakaw throws a looping overhand right but Aoiki ducks down to avoid it.
Buakaw scores with a head kick.
Aoiki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buakaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aoiki scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Aoiki is rocked!
Aoiki is looking to clinch.
Aoiki moves in looking to clinch but Buakaw pushes him off.
Buakaw scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Aoiki looking to score a takedown here. Buakaw is defending well but Aoiki drives through and ends up in Buakaw's guard.
Aoiki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buakaw can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Buakaw looking for a guillotine here but Aoiki defends easily.
#SUB2#
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoiki works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Buakaw tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buakaw is breathing heavily.
Aoiki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buakaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoiki working over Buakaw with some ground and pound. Buakaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoiki lands strikes from half guard.
Aoiki drops an elbow to the side of Buakaw's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Ken Aoiki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoiki is nestled in close to Buakaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Buakaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Aoiki is looking for a kimura but Buakaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoiki to get the leverage.
Buakaw has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aoiki controlling the pace.
Aoiki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Aoiki there.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw is not content to let Aoiki control the position.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buakaw wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Aoiki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aoiki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buakaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoiki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Buakaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Buakaw has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoiki prevents Buakaw from improving his position.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buakaw trying to control from the bottom.
Aoiki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoiki slips a nice elbow through Buakaw's hands, connecting with Buakaw's forehead.
Buakaw moves into full guard.
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoiki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoiki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoiki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buakaw's head.#SUB2#
Buakaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoiki defends well.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Buakaw throws a hook but Aoiki blocks it.
Buakaw throws a hook but Aoiki blocks it.
Aoiki misses with a right hand
and Buakaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoiki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Aoiki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buakaw!
Aoiki working the head with strikes.
Aoiki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Aoiki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
Buakaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoiki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
Aoiki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Aoiki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aoiki lands some shots froms side control.
Aoiki wants to control for a moment but Buakaw uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aoiki working over Buakaw with some ground and pound. Buakaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buakaw trying to control but Aoiki postures up.
Buakaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoiki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Buakaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Aoiki winds up and cracks Buakaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
Aoiki is nestled in close to Buakaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoiki working Buakaw over with strikes.
Buakaw is pressing down on Aoiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Buakaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoiki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Buakaw has momentary wrist control but Aoiki slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoiki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoiki lands a couple of digs.
Aoiki distracts Buakaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoiki postures up and lands a big shot to Buakaw's brow.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Buakaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoiki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Buakaw is looking to stand up but Aoiki won't let him.
Aoiki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buakaw wants to control from the top but Aoiki keeps moving.
Ken Aoiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Buakaw postures up in Aoiki's guard and throws a big left but Aoiki blocks it.
Aoiki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Buakaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoiki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buakaw has Aoiki in his guard.#REVR#
Aoiki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozaki Buakaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Aoiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Aoiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoiki, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Aoiki! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 6
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Aoiki pushes Oneil up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Aoiki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil 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.
Aoiki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoiki cracks Oneil with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Oneil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoiki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Oneil wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oneil has momentary wrist control but Aoiki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Oneil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoiki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoiki landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoiki is working Oneil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoiki passes Oneil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oneil has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Aoiki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aoiki winds up and cracks Oneil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
Oneil wants to get back to his feet.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
Oneil tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
Aoiki lands strikes from half guard.
Aoiki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneil tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
Aoiki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oneil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
Oneil is trying to stand up here but Aoiki is controlling him well.
Oneil is looking to improve his position.
Aoiki slips a nice elbow through Oneil's hands, connecting with Oneil's forehead.
Aoiki slips a nice elbow through Oneil's hands, connecting with Oneil's forehead.
Aoiki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Aoiki seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Aoiki. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil is trying to stand back up but Aoiki is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Oneil is breathing heavily.
Aoiki lands strikes from half guard.
Aoiki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oneil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aoiki slips a nice elbow through Oneil's hands, connecting with Oneil's forehead.
Oneil taking some punishment here, with Aoiki in his half guard.
Aoiki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aoiki lands strikes from half guard.
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoiki winds up and cracks Oneil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aoiki slips a nice elbow through Oneil's hands, connecting with Oneil's forehead.#SUB2#
Aoiki seems to be working for a kimura but Oneil defends the submission attempt.
Aoiki drops an elbow to the side of Oneil's head. #T3#
Aoiki working the head and body with strikes.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oneil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aoiki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oneil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Aoiki there.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Aoiki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoiki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aoiki connects with a nice short shot to Oneil's temple.
Aoiki trying to control from half guard but Oneil is working away.
Aoiki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aoiki prevents Oneil from improving his position.#T4#
Aoiki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoiki working over Oneil with some ground and pound. Oneil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Aoiki is working for a kimura but Oneil is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoiki is taking a breather. Oneil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oneil is trying to stand.
Oneil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoiki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoiki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oneil wants to get back to his feet.
Oneil wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Aoiki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oneil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoiki.
Aoiki working Oneil over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Aoiki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oneil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aoiki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aoiki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aoiki lands a nice forearm strike.
Oneil is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Aoiki is trying to get an arm triangle but Oneil is defending well.
Aoiki is chipping away with strikes.
Aoiki scores with punches from side control.
Aoiki scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoiki is putting a hurting on Oneil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oneil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aoiki connects with a decent elbow.
Aoiki cracks Oneil with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aoiki landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Oneil is rocked!
Aoiki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oneil to see if he's OK.
Oh Oneil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oneil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oneil tries to get out of the position.
Aoiki working the ground and pound.
Aoiki scoring with punches and elbows.
Aoiki cracks Oneil with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Aoiki cracks Oneil with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aoiki scores with punches from side control.
Aoiki working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Oneil's face as Aoiki controls the position.
Oneil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aoiki lands a nice forearm strike.
Oneil is trying to escape the position but Aoiki is controlling the position.
Oneil seems to have got his legs back now.
Aoiki lands an elbow.
Oneil struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoiki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oneil down.
Aoiki is putting a hurting on Oneil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aoiki works to advance to full mount. Oneil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aoiki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aoiki breaks from Oneil's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoiki working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Aoiki landing strikes from the mount.
Aoiki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oneil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoiki on the ground.
Oneil wants to hold on but Aoiki pushes him away.
Oneil is in a horrible position here. Aoiki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ken Aoiki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oooh a big shot lands for Aoiki! Oneil is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ken Aoiki! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 3
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Aoiki fails with a takedown attempt.
Talvares shoots in for a double leg but Aoiki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aoiki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Talvares tries to sprawl out of it but Aoiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Talvares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Aoiki as Talvares shoots in.#CL2#
Talvares closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Talvares jumps guard.
Talvares is trying to control the position but Aoiki postures up.
Aoiki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoiki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoiki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvares is trying to keep Aoiki in close.
Aoiki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aoiki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoiki has managed to get both his arms back between Talvares's legs - danger averted.
Aoiki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvares on the ground.
Aoiki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoiki throws an elbow that misses. Talvares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoiki's guard. Nice move by Talvares!#REVB#
Aoiki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Talvares is controlling him.
Aoiki working a defensive guard but Talvares manages to pass into side control anyway.
What's Aoiki going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Talvares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SU2#
Talvares decides to stand back up.
Aoiki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvares was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoiki.
Aoiki moves in looking to clinch but Talvares pushes him off.
Talvares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aoiki avoids it really well and circles away.
Aoiki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Talvares sprawls and moves away.
Ken Aoiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronfeiro Talvares.
Aoiki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvares.#TD#
Aoiki shoots in and gets a takedown into Talvares's guard.
Aoiki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Talvares is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aoiki has his hands clasped together but Talvares extends and breaks Aoiki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Talvares.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronfeiro Talvares! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Parker lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Aoiki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parker's guard.#SUB2#
Parker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aoiki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Parker.
Parker is trying to work for a sweep but Aoiki has mounted him!
Aoiki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aoiki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aoiki controlling his opponent.
Parker is looking to improve his position but Aoiki isn't that keen on the idea.
Parker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aoiki not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2#
Parker looking for subs from the bottom but Aoiki mounts him!
Aoiki content just to control the position here.
Aoiki cracks Parker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki controlling the position easily from mount.
Parker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Parker actively working from the bottom here.
Aoiki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aoiki 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#
Parker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Aoiki escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Aoiki!
Parker tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker is still trying to improve position.
Parker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aoiki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoiki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Parker is looking to improve his position but Aoiki isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoiki content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parker tries to reverse the position but Aoiki maintains control.
Aoiki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoiki prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
Aoiki controlling his opponent.
Aoiki'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoiki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Parker for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aoiki misses with a takedown
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Aoiki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parker lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target. #TD#
Aoiki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parker was covering up waiting for the punch and Aoiki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aoiki is looking to stand up but Parker won't let him.
Aoiki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Aoiki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Parker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aoiki has picked Parker up and slammed him! Parker can't keep hold of the triangle and Aoiki manages to pass to side control!
Parker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Parker with the active half guard here but Aoiki passes nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Parker is trying to work for a sweep but Aoiki has mounted him!
Aoiki controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoiki controlling from mount.
Parker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Aoiki controlling from the full mount.
Parker is bucking up trying to escape but Aoiki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aoiki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Parker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aoiki not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Aoiki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Aoiki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoiki's head.
Parker connects with a looping right hand.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ken Aoiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Aoiki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoiki is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Parker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Aoiki pushes past his half guard into mount!
Aoiki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
The referee warns Parker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
Aoiki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parker is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Aoiki working Parker over with strikes here.
Aoiki content just to control the position here.
Parker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Aoiki seems content to control.
Parker wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
Aoiki is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aoiki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB2#
Parker actively working from the bottom here.
Aoiki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Parker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Aoiki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ken Aoiki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoiki winds up and cracks Parker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ken Aoiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions off his back.
Aoiki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Aoiki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aoiki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Aoiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoiki, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Aoiki! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Choo Oi showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoiki (0) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi prevents Aoiki from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoiki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoiki is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura but Aoiki is defending well.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aoiki wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoiki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying for a kimura here. Aoiki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Choo Oi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
A victorious Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hartwell forces Aoiki back against the cage and clinches.
Hartwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoiki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell wants a takedown.
Hartwell is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Hartwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hartwell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Aoiki
Aoiki tries to bench press Hartwell off him but Hartwell keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hartwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aoiki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hartwell's guard! Nice work there by Aoiki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (4) vs (2) Aoiki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hartwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Aoiki controlling him for the moment.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartwell tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoiki is stalling in the full guard.
Hartwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aoiki wants to pass the guard but Hartwell is keeping the position.
Aoiki won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
Hartwell is looking to sweep but instead, Aoiki has passed into half guard.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hartwell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aoiki jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (4) vs (5) Aoiki
Aoiki controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoiki gets to mount! Hartwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (4) vs (7) Aoiki
Aoiki prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Aoiki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hartwell to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hartwell (4) vs (10) Aoiki
Aoiki has the hooks in. Hartwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Aoiki biding his time, controlling Hartwell. #SUB2#
Aoiki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aoiki keeps control of the position as Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hartwell is pressing down on Aoiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hartwell working for a triangle but Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Aoiki preventing the sweep.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hartwell keeping full guard, as Aoiki tries to pass.
Aoiki won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here. #T5#
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hartwell has his foot on Aoiki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoiki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoiki controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartwell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (6) vs (10) Aoiki#SUB#
Hartwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoiki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoiki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoiki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (6) vs (14) Aoiki
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T6#
Aoiki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hartwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Hartwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoiki's best efforts.#SUB#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Aoiki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
#T8#
Hartwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aoiki has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (17) Aoiki#SUB2#
Aoiki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoiki controlling from mount.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard but Aoiki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (20) Aoiki
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Aoiki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartwell stops Aoiki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Hartwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Aoiki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hartwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Aoiki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartwell is just riding it out for now. Aoiki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoiki looks winded!
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Aoiki is looking to advance position but Hartwell won't allow it.
Hartwell trying to get back to full guard but Aoiki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (23) Aoiki
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Hartwell gets back to half guard.
Aoiki prevents Hartwell from improving his position.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Aoiki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hartwell gets full guard.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Aoiki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T13#
Hartwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aoiki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (26) Aoiki
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Aoiki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (29) Aoiki
Hartwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoiki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (10) vs (29) Aoiki#T14#
Aoiki just trying to survive but Hartwell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Hartwell working for a choke but Aoiki is defending well. #SUB#
Hartwell tightening his grip on Aoiki, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Hartwell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aoiki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aoiki for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hartwell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoiki wins on points by 29 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aoiki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoiki (2) vs (0) Cerqueira
Cerqueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cerqueira.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cerqueira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cerqueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoiki is one step ahead there.
Aoiki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cerqueira wants to control the position but Aoiki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (5) vs (0) Cerqueira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cerqueira tries to bench press Aoiki off him but Aoiki keeps the position. #T1#
Aoiki just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cerqueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoiki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoiki (5) vs (4) Cerqueira#SUB2#
Cerqueira is persistently looking for the submission but Aoiki is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Aoiki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira trying to control.#T2#
I really don't envy Aoiki right now.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for the choke but no joy.
Cerqueira tries to keep control of the position but Aoiki is staying busy.
Aoiki trying to control the hands but Cerqueira breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cerqueira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Aoiki trying to control the hands but Cerqueira breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Cerqueira is persistently looking for the submission but Aoiki is defending it well.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerqueira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aoiki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aoiki for a finish. #SUB2#
Cerqueira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aoiki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cerqueira working for the choke.
Aoiki wants to control his opponent's hands but Cerqueira gets his hands free.
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking to break Aoiki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aoiki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cerqueira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki is keeping busy.#T4#
Aoiki surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Aoiki is controlling Cerqueira 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoiki (7) vs (4) Cerqueira#SUB2#
Cerqueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki is fighting to break Cerqueira's control of his arms but Cerqueira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Cerqueira controls Aoiki momentarily but Aoiki frees himself. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for subs off his back but Aoiki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cerqueira controlling the position for now.
Aoiki trying to control from half guard but Cerqueira is working away.
Aoiki is taking a breather. Cerqueira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T6#
Cerqueira has a hand on Aoiki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aoiki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (10) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cerqueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoiki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cerqueira to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoiki (13) vs (4) Cerqueira
Aoiki controls the position.
Cerqueira tries to escape but Aoiki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Cerqueira really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Aoiki's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Cerqueira rolls, trying to escape but Aoiki keeps control of the position.
Aoiki not allowing Cerqueira to control his hands.
Cerqueira is trying to break free.
Aoiki keeps control of the position easily here as Cerqueira tries to buck him off.
Cerqueira is really stuck here.
Cerqueira trying to control the hands but Aoiki breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Cerqueira can't escape the position.
Cerqueira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cerqueira tries to escape but Aoiki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cerqueira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira trying to control here.
#SUB#
Aoiki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerqueira is just riding it out for now. Aoiki eventually gives up the hold.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoiki is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Cerqueira tries to roll over but Aoiki keeps him under control.
Cerqueira is controlling Aoiki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cerqueira wants to get back to full guard.
Aoiki not doing much here.
#T10#
Cerqueira trying to control but Aoiki postures up.
Cerqueira won't allow Aoiki to pass to mount.
Cerqueira is looking for a sweep. Aoiki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cerqueira is controlling Aoiki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aoiki not doing much here.
Cerqueira is looking to control Aoiki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerqueira avoid being mounted?
Cerqueira is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Cerqueira gets full guard.
Aoiki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cerqueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerqueira has Aoiki pulled in close to control his posture.
Cerqueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerqueira has control of Aoiki's left arm, preventing Aoiki from doing any damage. #T12#
Aoiki wants to control from the top but Cerqueira keeps moving.
Cerqueira wants to sweep here but Aoiki controlling him for the moment.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cerqueira is trying to keep Aoiki in close.
Aoiki won't allow Cerqueira to sweep him here.
Cerqueira looking to control.
#T13#
Aoiki stays in close to Cerqueira's body and controls the position.
Cerqueira trying to keep a closed guard but Aoiki is proving a slippery customer.
Cerqueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cerqueira pulls Aoiki in close to prevent any damage.
Cerqueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerqueira has his hands on Aoiki's head, controlling the position. #T14##SUB2#
Cerqueira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aoiki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (16) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira is trying to control Aoiki's posture but Aoiki avoids it. #SUB#
Aoiki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoiki takes the fight on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1119 Round 4
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Takaida misses its intended target.
Takaida scores with a jab. Aoiki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoiki misses with a two punch combination.
Takaida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takaida looks to land a right hand but Aoiki moved out of range.#CL#
Takaida pushes Aoiki up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoiki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takaida after a bit of a struggle.
Takaida gets underhooks to prevent Aoiki's takedown attempt.
Aoiki is trying to drag Takaida to the mat but Takaida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shinji Takaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Aoiki.#BC2#
Aoiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoiki moves away from the strike by Takaida.
Aoiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takaida defends it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Takaida as he connects with a hook.#T1##CL#
Takaida rushes Aoiki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aoiki controlling the action here for a moment.
Takaida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Takaida.
Aoiki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takaida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoiki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takaida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aoiki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takaida prevents it.
Aoiki misses with a body punch.
Aoiki tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Takaida has Aoiki pushed against the cage.
Takaida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takaida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takaida lands with a short shot to the head.
Takaida has Aoiki pushed against the cage.
Takaida lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoiki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takaida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takaida lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Takaida.
Still in the clinch, Takaida scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoiki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Aoiki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aoiki throws a poor cross that misses
and Takaida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takaida throws a hook to the side of Aoiki's head but Aoiki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoiki misses with a hook.
Aoiki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takaida.#CL#
Takaida has managed to clinch.
Takaida gets through Aoiki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aoiki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takaida stalling the fight.
#T4#
Takaida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Takaida.
Takaida lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takaida lands an uppercut.
Aoiki struggles to land a body shot inside as Takaida controls his hands.
#BC#
Takaida breaks the clinch.
Takaida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoiki.
Aoiki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Aoiki is rocked!
Shinji Takaida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takaida lands with a right hand.
Aoiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Takaida finish him?
Aoiki drops his hands for a split second and Takaida immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Aoiki face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Takaida follows up with a right hand that knocks Aoiki into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shinji Takaida! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1119 Round 3
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Aoiki throws a right hand that misses
letting Hioki counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Aoiki misses its intended target.
Hioki throwing a counter right hand but Aoiki manages to avoid it.
Hioki slips a straight right by Aoiki.
Hioki misses with a hook.
Aoiki slips a straight right by Hioki.
Aoiki takes one to the side of the head.
Hioki checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Hioki misses its intended target.
Hioki checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoiki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hioki throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Aoiki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hioki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aoiki manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Aoiki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aoiki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hioki is in a horrible position here. Aoiki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aoiki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hioki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoiki landing strikes from the mount.
Aoiki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hioki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hioki taking shots to the head.
Aoiki raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoiki lands a big shot there that rocks Hioki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Aoiki lands a nice shot to the head.
Hioki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoiki on the ground.
Aoiki lands a big shot there that rocks Hioki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hioki is bucking up trying to escape but Aoiki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aoiki lands a big shot there that rocks Hioki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#Hioki is rocked!
Aoiki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Hioki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Aoiki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hioki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aoiki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hioki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hioki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Aoiki lands a big shot there that rocks Hioki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aoiki avoids the attempt from Hioki to control.
Hioki is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoiki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoiki landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Aoiki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Aoiki.
Aoiki with good strikes from the mount here!
Aoiki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hioki?
#T4#
Aoiki lands a nice shot to the head.
Aoiki landing strikes from the mount and Hioki is in 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!
Aoiki avoids the attempt from Hioki to control.
A nice elbow there by Aoiki.
Aoiki looking to finish Hioki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hioki!
Aoiki unloading with bombs!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Aoiki! Hioki is hurt baaadly! Aoiki is firing away with more strikes - Hioki is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Aoiki! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1119 Round 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Aoiki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fints to the mat! Fints manages to get full guard.
Aoiki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fints working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Fints looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fints trying to control the position.
Aoiki distracts Fints with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoiki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fints working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aoiki has passed into half guard!
Fints has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Fints wants to control but Aoiki is keeping busy.
Aoiki tries to pass to full mount but Fints defends it.
Fints lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Aoiki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoiki drops an elbow to the side of Fints's head.
Aoiki trying to control the pace.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
Aoiki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aoiki connects with a nice short shot to Fints's temple.
Aoiki uses his free foot to push down on Fints's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fints.
Fints in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Aoiki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fints?
Fints wants to hold on but Aoiki pushes him away.
Aoiki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aoiki lands a big elbow.
Fints is breathing heavily.
Aoiki looking to finish Fints with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fints!
Fints is in a horrible position here. Aoiki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fints takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aoiki controlling his opponent.
Aoiki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aoiki lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Aoiki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoiki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aoiki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#Fints is rocked!
Aoiki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Fints is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoiki unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fints wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Aoiki celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Aoiki! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1119 Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
TI dives in and grabs Aoiki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoiki pushes down on TI's head and hops out.
Aoiki blocks a head kick by TI.
And Aoiki tries to counter it with a takedown but TI pushes his down on his head and steps out.
TI will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aoiki throws an overhand right that lands on TI's shoulder, as TI tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TI.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IT TI. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TI defends it well.
TI misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Aoiki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
TI pushes Aoiki off and gets back to his feet.
TI avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoiki is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from TI does it's job there.#T1#
A big right from Aoiki misses.
TI is looking to counter with a body kick.
TI tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Aoiki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
TI wants to get back to his feet but Aoiki passes into half guard.
#REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nice strikes from Aoiki there.
TI really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TI is trying to control but can't.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoiki wants to pass to mount but TI is defending the position.
Aoiki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.
TI throws a strike from the bottom but Aoiki passes into side control!
Aoiki trying to control the position but TI is working away.
Aoiki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TI some visible discomfort.
TI on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if TI tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoiki landing a few strikes. #T3#
TI takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
TI struggling a bit here.
TI is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aoiki connects with a decent elbow.
Aoiki lands some shots froms side control.
TI looking for a sweep but Aoiki has passed into full mount! Oh no!
TI knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoiki on the ground.
TI is working to get back to half guard.
TI takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
TI in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Aoiki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
TI takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aoiki avoids the attempt from TI to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoiki with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TI is squirming around, avoiding Aoiki's attempts to control the action.
TI wants to control but Aoiki is having none of it.
TI flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aoiki raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from TI is predictable there #TD2#
so Aoiki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TI has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aoiki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#ROC2#TI is rocked!
Oh TI is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Aoiki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed TI clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
TI seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoiki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for TI to escape the position.
TI is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aoiki is punishing TI with some ground and pound.
Aoiki throwing damaging strikes from the back! TI could be in trouble here!
#SUB2#
TI defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aoiki's arms.
Aoiki gets his hands free as TI looks to control. #T1#
TI is trying to break free.
Aoiki punishes TI with strikes from the back mount.
Aoiki scores with punches to the body.
Aoiki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can TI hold on?!
TI is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aoiki is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Aoiki gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Aoiki gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Aoiki apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Aoiki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aoiki leaves TI with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TI defending well as Aoiki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoiki misses with an uppercut.
TI dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoiki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Aoiki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but TI regains guard immediately.
Aoiki is standing up over TI. TI looks to escape but Aoiki dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
TI taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
Aoiki scoring with punches from side control.
TI is looking for a sweep.
Aoiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoiki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
TI regains half guard.
TI tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg. #T3#
Aoiki working TI over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
TI has a hand on Aoiki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aoiki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
TI is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
TI is in a horrible position here. Aoiki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aoiki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ken Aoiki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
TI tries to lock up and control but Aoiki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoiki connects with a bit shot that sees TI covering up! More strikes from Aoiki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Aoiki is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Aoiki! |
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