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Event:
UVT 368: Welcome
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoki takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Aoki jabs at Williams's body.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Williams slips under a jab from Aoki.
Williams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Aoki catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Aoki jabs at Williams's body.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Aoki has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Aoki.
#T1#
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams wants to break free but Aoki has control.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams letting Aoki take a breather here.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Aoki avoiding damage.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
Aoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.#T3#
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Aoki keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Aoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Williams takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Aoki darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aoki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aoki prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aoki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki taking a breather.
Williams can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Williams can't break the clinch.
Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams slips under a jab.
Aoki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aoki throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams wants to break free but Aoki has control.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Williams. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aoki! But no joy.#CL2#
Aoki darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Aoki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Williams thuds his right hand into Aoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paul Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.
Williams moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki scores with a head kick.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Williams is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aoki stalling the fight.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aoki receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.#CL2#
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
Aoki keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Williams makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Aoki scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Aoki tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with the body kick
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki avoiding damage.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Aoki breaks the clinch.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.#TD2#
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Williams.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UVT 364: ReeeMatch
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Simons III staying out of range there.
Simons III feinted with a counter takedown.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aoki as he avoids it easily.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Simons III moved out of range nicely.
Simons III appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab by Aoki.
Aoki throws a hook but Simons III blocks it.
Simons III stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simons III wants it to stay on the feet.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Simons III's shoulder, as Simons III tries to avoid the shot.
Simons III feinted with a counter takedown.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with a hook
#TD#
and Simons III counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons III pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simons III is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard. #T1#
Simons III trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Simons III is stalling in the full guard.
Simons III postures up.
#SUB2#
Aoki looking for subs off his back but Simons III has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simons III uses his free foot to push down on Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aoki. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki wants to control but Simons III is having none of it.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Aoki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Simons III's lack of action.
Aoki is staying active underneath Simons III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Simons III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki is pressing down on Simons III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simons III controls the pace.#T4#
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Simons III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simons III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoki trying to get back to full guard but Simons III takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simons III goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aoki is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Simons III will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Simons III counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simons III lands a nice short elbow.
Aoki is pressing down on Simons III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Simons III 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.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simons III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simons III is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Simons III controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simons III preventing the sweep.
Aoki controls Simons III momentarily but Simons III frees himself. #T2#
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simons III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simons III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simons III slips nicely into half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simons III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simons III's back!#T3#
Simons III tries to escape but Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
Simons III is taking damage to the body and head.
Simons III tries to escape the position.
Aoki scores with punches and elbows.
I would not like to be Simons III right now.
Simons III tries to escape but Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Aoki working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Aoki working for the choke.
Simons III is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aoki not allowing Simons III to control his hands.
Simons III is really stuck here.
Aoki lands with a hammerfist to the side of Simons III's head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Aoki 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. Aoki gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Aoki apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simons III slips under a jab.
Aoki scores with a jab.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki thuds a left hand into Simons III's body.
A solid body kick from Aoki.
Aoki lands an overhand right.
Aoki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simons III momentarily.
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Aoki is keen to just control but Simons III is a slippery customer.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki working over Simons III with some ground and pound. Simons III looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki working over Simons III with some ground and pound. Simons III looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simons III trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Simons III regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simons III lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Simons III sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Simons III has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T3#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simons III slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Simons III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons III.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simons III is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aoki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
After winning the bout, Masakazu Aoki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Cherry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cherry's head backwards.
Cherry staying out of range there.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Aoki.
Jab from Aoki.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cherry manages to avoid it.
Cherry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Cherry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki lands the left hand.
Aoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cherry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki slips a straight right by Cherry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cherry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cherry throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Cherry misses its intended target.
Cherry tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Aoki has Cherry up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling him.
Cherry misses with a body punch.
Aoki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cherry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aoki scores with a hook.#KD#
Aoki lands a big head kick that sends Cherry tumbling to the mat! Aoki takes a step backwards and waves Cherry back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Cherry is rocked!
Cherry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aoki.
Cherry is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Cherry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cherry throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki throws a jab when Cherry was well out of range.
Aoki sizes up Cherry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Cherry moved out of range nicely.
Cherry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Cherry counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aoki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cherry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Cherry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cherry scrambles back to his feet.
Cherry looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cherry.#CL#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cherry, pushing him back against the cage.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Cherry is blocking nicely.
Cherry seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Cherry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Aoki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Cherry.
Cherry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aoki.
Cherry misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Cherry tries to move into range but Aoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cherry is looking to clinch.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Aoki lands.
Cherry throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Cherry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cherry.
Aoki throws a hook but Cherry avoids it easily.#CL#
Aoki closes the distance and pushes Cherry back into the cage.#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki works the jab nicely.
Aoki moves out of range as Cherry strikes.
Cherry jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Aoki scores with a body shot.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki cracks Cherry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Cherry tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cherry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Aoki rushes Cherry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cherry avoids it.#BC2#
Cherry manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cherry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aoki. That's going to slow Cherry down.
Aoki throws a hook but Cherry blocks it.
Cherry misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cherry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aoki lands with a nice body kick.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cherry tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cherry to the ground. Cherry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cherry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Aoki has Cherry up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cherry working hard to break the clinch.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cherry can do to turn this around?
Cherry prevents a body shot from Aoki.
A bit of stalling here from Aoki.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cherry is defending well for now.#T1#
Cherry working aggressively here.
Aoki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cherry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Cherry avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Aoki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cherry is trying to break free.
Aoki just leaning against Cherry, taking a breather.
Cherry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cherry backwards.
Aoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cherry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cherry trying to stall but Aoki improves his position.
#T2#
Cherry misses with the head strike.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cherry avoids it.
Cherry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cherry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Aoki to work.
Cherry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Cherry misses.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masakazu Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Cherry moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cherry throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Cherry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aoki is looking to land body kicks.
Cherry lands an overhand right.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aoki scores with a jab.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Cherry misses.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cherry.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Cherry.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Cherry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cherry misses the jab.#T4#
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cherry.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cherry misses with a straight left.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Cherry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki lands a front kick.
Aoki connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Cherry. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Cherry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cherry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cherry is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki 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##CL#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Cherry.
Masakazu Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Cherry is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cherry.
#BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki misses with a straight right. #CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Cherry tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cherry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki lands with a hook. Cherry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Cherry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Cherry tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cherry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Cherry misses with a hook
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki jabs Cherry right on the nose. Cherry blinks but takes it well.
Aoki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki misses with a hook to the body
and Cherry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Cherry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cherry moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cherry's waist but Cherry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Cherry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Cherry moved out of range nicely.
Aoki scores with a shot to the body.
Cherry dips to his left and cracks Aoki with an uppercut!
Cherry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cherry on the side of the head.
Cherry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cherry.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Cherry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cherry.
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cherry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Cherry throws a leg kick
and Aoki counters with a body kick.
Jab by Aoki.
Aoki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cherry. Cherry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Cherry throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Cherry moves out of range.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cherry jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Cherry misses.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aoki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mau Cherry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cherry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cherry.
Cherry swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Cherry blocks a jab.
Cherry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cherry throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
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!
Cherry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Cherry wants to clinch.
Cherry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Cherry misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Cherry slips under a jab from Aoki.
Cherry looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Cherry as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Cherry's leg. Cherry is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
Cherry 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pete Palahnuik and Masakazu Aoki. Palahnuik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Machine Civilization. Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Pete Palahnuik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Palahnuik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Palahnuik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Palahnuik (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Palahnuik is proving a slippery customer.
Palahnuik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palahnuik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki has his foot on Palahnuik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palahnuik works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palahnuik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (2) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki wants to control from the top but Palahnuik keeps moving.
Palahnuik is pulling down on Aoki's head to control his posture.
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Palahnuik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (4) vs (2) Aoki
Palahnuik looking to pass the guard.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki working for a triangle but Palahnuik defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Palahnuik passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (7) vs (2) Aoki
Palahnuik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aoki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Palahnuik's guard! Nice work there by Aoki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (7) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palahnuik is keeping the position for now.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aoki stays in close to Palahnuik's body and controls the position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Palahnuik.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is pulling down on Aoki's head to control his posture.
Palahnuik keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Palahnuik controlling the position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palahnuik pulls Aoki in to control the position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palahnuik pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik looking for a sweep. Not yet Palahnuik, not yet.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Palahnuik is retaining full guard.
Palahnuik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (9) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Palahnuik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (12) vs (4) Aoki
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Palahnuik controlling the position easily from mount.
Palahnuik tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Palahnuik is looking to work his way around to Aoki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (12) vs (6) Aoki
Palahnuik keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik managing to control the position.
Aoki trying to control but Palahnuik is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Palahnuik is keeping the position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palahnuik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is fighting to break Palahnuik's control of his arms but Palahnuik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki is pushing down on Palahnuik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palahnuik is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palahnuik is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Palahnuik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (14) vs (6) Aoki
Palahnuik trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Palahnuik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palahnuik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Palahnuik to get to half guard.
Palahnuik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki trying to get back to full guard but Palahnuik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (17) vs (6) Aoki
Palahnuik looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palahnuik seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aoki is holding on tight.
Palahnuik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Palahnuik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aoki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palahnuik trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Palahnuik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Palahnuik (20) vs (6) Aoki
Palahnuik tries to keep control of the position but Aoki is staying busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Palahnuik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Will Palahnuik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aoki tries to roll but Palahnuik sticks to his back.
Aoki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Palahnuik's guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (20) vs (8) Aoki
Aoki is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Aoki passes Palahnuik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Palahnuik is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palahnuik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Palahnuik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Palahnuik defends it.
Aoki trying to advance position but Palahnuik counters by regaining guard.
Palahnuik keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is pulling down on Aoki's head. It's preventing any offense from Aoki, at least for the moment.
Palahnuik 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.
Palahnuik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palahnuik continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palahnuik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palahnuik takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Post fight, Pete Palahnuik took to the microphone: 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masakazu Aoki and Jacob Clarke. Aoki comes into the arena with Sandstorm by Darude blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clarke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aoki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoki wants the takedown. Clarke is fighting it off but Aoki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clarke's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Clarke
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke gets full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clarke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clarke is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that Clarke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clarke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aoki has Clarke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Clarke
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarke defends well.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Clarke
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Clarke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Clarke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (6) Clarke
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Clarke maintains control.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Clarke's attempts to control the action.
Clarke controlling from the full mount.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount but Clarke keeps good control and instead manages to take Aoki's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (4) vs (9) Clarke
Clarke biding his time, controlling Aoki.
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki turns into Clarke and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (9) Clarke
Clarke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki 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.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki stays in close to Clarke's body and controls the position.
Clarke trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (11) Clarke
Aoki pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Clarke tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (11) Clarke
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Clarke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clarke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (13) Clarke
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling from the top position.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke postures up.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Clarke passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Clarke 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.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
Clarke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is trying to keep Clarke in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke looking to improve position, pressing down on Aoki's thigh with his hand. Aoki seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Clarke paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Clarke's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Aoki picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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