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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Inferno
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Berisha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berisha throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Berisha working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berisha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES#
Aoki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Berisha leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Berisha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Berisha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Berisha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Berisha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berisha throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Berisha seems content to control.
Berisha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Berisha has mounted him!#T1#
Aoki tries to buck Berisha off but he can't manage it.
Aoki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Berisha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berisha dominating with strikes here.
Berisha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aoki hang on?
Berisha dominating with strikes here.
Berisha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Berisha maintains control.
Aoki taking shots to the head.
Berisha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Berisha working Aoki over with strikes here. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berisha with shots to the head and body - Aoki looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berisha cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berisha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Aoki is rocked!
Berisha postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Aoki badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Berisha around the waist but Berisha pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Berisha is the winner by TKO! Berisha jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afrim Berisha!
In his post fight interview, Afrim Berisha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WOVA 2: Domination Down Under
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Rice clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Rice avoids nicely.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rice sprawls well. Rice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Rice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Rice closes the distance and clinches.
Rice lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off.
Rice is trying to drag Aoki to the mat but Aoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aoki is working Rice over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rice just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aoki's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Aoki has picked Rice up - he's going for a ride! Aoki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Rice is working away.
Rice tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.#T1#
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rice defending well though.
Aoki trying to control from Rice's half guard. Rice has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Aoki trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rice has a closed guard, preventing Aoki from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nathan Rice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Rice moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Rice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rice lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off.
Rice misses with an elbow strike.
Aoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rice.
Aoki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Rice.
Aoki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aoki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rice can turn it around.
Aoki gets underhooks to prevent Rice's takedown attempt.
Masaru Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Rice.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rice.
Aoki tries a body shot but Rice blocks it.
Aoki is trying to force a seperation but Rice has the dominant position.
Rice lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Aoki fails to pull guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rice throws an elbow but misses.
Aoki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Rice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rice cracks Aoki with a good jab.
Aoki throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Rice is rocked!
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rice is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?#CL2#
Rice gets a clinch.
Rice is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki dodges an elbow strike from Rice.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
Rice seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rice.
Rice pushes off an throws an elbow but Aoki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aoki digs a right hand into Rice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rice's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathan Rice will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rice.
Aoki connects with a combination that backs up Rice into the cage. Aoki lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rice's guard. Rice is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Aoki bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masaru Aoki! |
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Event:
WOVA 1: Genesis
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aoki is pressed up against the cage. Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoki down to the mat. Aoki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Oliveira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aoki as he jumps to the side.
Aoki misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Oliveira clinches.
Oliveira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoki sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masaru Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Oliveira.#CL2#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards. #T1#
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Oliveira pushes Aoki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aoki is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aoki tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira is working for takedown but Aoki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aoki is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Aoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira keeps control of Aoki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aoki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oliveira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Masaru Aoki has been cut.#TD2#
Oliveira jumps into guard, dragging Aoki to the mat.
Aoki trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Aoki is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him. #T3#
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling from the bottom.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aoki is really struggling to control Oliveira but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aoki as he avoids it easily.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aoki.
Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Oliveira.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masaru Aoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Oliveira throws a counter combo.
Aoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aoki wants it to stay on the feet.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Oliveira drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
#BC2#
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Aoki scores with a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira kicks Aoki off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Masaru Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Oliveira.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
#CL2#
Oliveira clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a knee to the head.
Oliveira prevents Aoki from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aoki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aoki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Oliveira wants to counter the offense by Aoki and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Aoki gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aoki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Oliveira has moved into half guard.
Aoki is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Oliveira not doing much here.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira looks to land a strike but Aoki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Oliveira pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kale Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Masaru Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliveira.
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira unleashes a big counter combination but Aoki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Oliveira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aoki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aoki is pressed up against the cage. Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoki down to the mat. Aoki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Masaru Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aoki pinned against the cage. Aoki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aoki counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki sets himself, and Oliveira steps forward looking for the clinch! Aoki avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Aoki throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
#T2#
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Oliveira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Aoki.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Aoki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.#T3#
Oliveira shoots in but Aoki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aoki swivels and escapes.
Oliveira moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away #KD#
and Aoki counters with a series of strikes that sends Oliveira to the canvas! Aoki follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Aoki landing with the ground and pound.
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Aoki finish him?#SU#
Aoki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Oliveira tries to counter it with a takedown but Aoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Aoki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the cage. Aoki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Masaru Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira tries to counter with a clinch but Aoki shakes him off and moves away.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
A jab from Aoki does it's job there.
Aoki lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
Aoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Nice sprawl there from Aoki as Oliveira shoots in.
Oliveira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aoki scores with a nice right hand.
Aoki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oliveira backs up against the cage.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira dives in and grabs Aoki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes down on Oliveira's head and hops out.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Aoki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira scores with a head kick.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masaru Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaru Aoki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kiang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kiang showed some decent athleticism there.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to kick Kiang off in order to stand up. Kiang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Kiang keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki pushes Kiang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kiang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kiang landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiang working away.#T2#
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.
Aoki striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aoki is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aoki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
#T3#
Kiang stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Aoki rushes Kiang and presses him up against the cage.
Aoki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiang has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Masaru Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Kiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aoki lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Kiang is rocked!
Aoki lands with a right that hurts Kiang. Kiang looks to clinch but Aoki throws a short knee that drops Kiang. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Masaru Aoki! |
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