PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 1332 p4p, 214 weight class) and Bo Teebs (ranked 2081 p4p, 300 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. Teebs has chosen Ghost - Square Hammer as his entrance music. Ryu Aokison had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Aokison
vs
Teebs

192 cm
27
193 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

192 cm
27
218 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Aokison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Teebs!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Teebs pushes Aokison up against the cage in a clinch.

Aokison pulls guard.
Teebs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Teebs from controlling successfully.
Aokison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Nemesis Gym inform me that Teebs has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison looking to control.
Aokison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teebs controls the pace.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Teebs tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Teebs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aokison looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aokison tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Teebs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aokison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aokison connects with a body shot.

Aokison closes the distance and clinches.
Aokison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Teebs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aokison.
Aokison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aokison digs a right hand into Teebs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teebs's gas tank.
Teebs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teebs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aokison jumps guard but Teebs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teebs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aokison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Teebs.
Teebs lands with a short shot to the head.
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Teebs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aokison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.

Aokison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teebs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Teebs dodges it nicely.
Teebs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Teebs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Teebs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aokison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aokison is just content to waste time from the top position. Teebs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Teebs pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aokison throwing strikes from guard but Teebs blocks nicely.
Teebs has control of Aokison's left arm, preventing Aokison from doing any damage.
Teebs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aokison.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Teebs.
Aokison trying to control but Teebs is working from the bottom.
Aokison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Teebs has his hands on Aokison's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison stops Teebs from standing up.
Aokison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aokison is in close to Teebs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aokison throws a big right hand that misses.
Aokison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teebs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A jab from Aokison does it's job there.
Aokison tries to score with a low kick but Teebs moves his leg out of the way.
Teebs misses with a hook.
Aokison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Aokison shoots in and bounces Teebs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Teebs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aokison presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aokison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Aokison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Teebs is trying to keep an underhook but Aokison manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Aokison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Teebs trying to control but Aokison postures up.
Aokison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teebs can do to turn this around?
Aokison stalling.
Aokison winds up and cracks Teebs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is pressing down on Teebs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teebs is holding on for now.

Aokison wants to work for an arm triangle but Teebs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aokison prevents Teebs from improving his position.
Teebs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
Aokison postures up and lands a big shot to Teebs's brow.
Teebs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aokison.
Aokison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Teebs wants to stand and escape but Aokison is having none of it.
Teebs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aokison manages to get himself to full guard.

Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controls Teebs momentarily but Teebs frees himself.
Teebs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison wants to hit a switch here but Teebs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aokison there!
Aokison is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebs controlling from the full mount.
Aokison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Teebs.
Aokison is trying desperately to improve position.
Teebs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Teebs 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.
Teebs is continuing to stall.
Aokison wants to control but Teebs is having none of it.
Teebs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aokison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Teebs trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Teebs controlling the pace.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teebs is working away from the top position though.
Aokison is pressing down on Teebs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teebs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aokison is proving hard to escape from.
Teebs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Teebs throws a head kick but Aokison moves out of range.
Teebs tries to clinch but Aokison is having none of it.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aokison throws a good cross that connects.
Aokison pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Teebs back to the cage. Aokison follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teebs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aokison looks to score with a jab to the body but Teebs is just out of range.
Teebs throws a fast counter high kick but Aokison manages to duck under it in time.
Teebs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Teebs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teebs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teebs blocks an elbow strike.
Teebs can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Teebs prevents a body shot from Aokison.
Teebs pushes off an throws an elbow but Aokison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aokison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teebs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Teebs is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aokison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teebs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teebs taking a breather.
Teebs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teebs lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aokison blocking some punches.
Teebs lands with a light punch inside.
Teebs blocks an elbow strike from Aokison.
Teebs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teebs.
Teebs lands with a short shot to the head.
Aokison has Teebs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teebs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teebs tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Teebs back against the cage.
Teebs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Teebs to keep the fight standing.
Teebs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Teebs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teebs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bo Teebs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Teebs cracks Aokison with a nice body shot.
Teebs lands a left hand.
Aokison blocks a body shot from Teebs.
Teebs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teebs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Teebs.
Teebs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teebs throws a head punch that misses.
Teebs scores with a hook to the body.

Aokison gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Teebs is doing well to control the position and prevent Aokison from advancing to side control.
Teebs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aokison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aokison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebs is concentrating on defense, preventing Aokison from advancing position.
Teebs is trying to get back to full guard.
Teebs trying to control from the bottom.
Teebs wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Teebs!
Teebs is trying to escape the mount.
Aokison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Teebs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aokison.
Aokison 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.
Aokison raining down shots from the mount!
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teebs just holding on.
Aokison lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teebs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teebs keeps trying to improve his position.
Aokison avoids the attempt from Teebs to control.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aokison looking to finish Teebs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Teebs!
Aokison looking to control but Teebs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Teebs is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Aokison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aokison blocks Teebs's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Teebs.
I think Aokison 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.