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TMG 22: Aoki x Andrey PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ranopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza has chosen Du Hast - Rammstein as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Ranopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aron Burza!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranopa looks to land a combination but Burza avoids it well.
No luck for Burza with that takedown attempt.
Ranopa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranopa 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.
No joy there for Ranopa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burza passes into half guard.
Ranopa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ranopa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Burza has cracked it and Ranopa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Burza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aron Burza!
Aron Burza took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I fight for the fans! I hope you all enjoyed this fight. Thank you!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jorvee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jon Jorvee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Jorvee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ninja.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ninja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ninja pushing down on Jorvee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ninja is looking to advance position but Jorvee won't allow it.
Ninja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jorvee defends it well.
Jorvee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jorvee wants to sweep but Ninja has passed to side control!
Jorvee tries to improve position but can't.
Ninja has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja trying to control but Jorvee is having none of it.
Jorvee has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorvee tries to roll but Ninja sticks to his back.
Jorvee breaks Ninja's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ninja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jorvee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jorvee throwing strikes but missing.
Jorvee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jorvee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ninja working a defensive guard here.
Ninja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jorvee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja has Jorvee pulled in close to control his posture.
Jorvee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jorvee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ninja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jorvee has Ninja in his guard.
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.
Ninja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ninja slips nicely into half guard.
Ninja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ninja wants to pass to mount but Jorvee is defending the position.
Jorvee wants to get back to full guard.
Jorvee is in trouble now - Ninja has advanced to mount!
Ninja takes Jorvee's back.
Jorvee tries to escape but Ninja has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jorvee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ninja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorvee won't enjoy being in this position. Ninja looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jorvee is tapping - it's over boys! Ninja picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Test Ninja!
During a confident post fight interview, Test Ninja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wally Balangay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youngho Kwak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwak has chosen Brown Eyed Girls - Satisfaction as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
138 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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134 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wally Balangay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Youngho Kwak!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwak misses with a head kick.
Kwak tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwak throws a head kick but Balangay moves out of range.
Kwak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwak wants to clinch up but Balangay keeps it at a distance.
Kwak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Balangay counters with a straight right hand.
Balangay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kwak wants to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kwak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kwak darts in trying to clinch
and Balangay counters with a straight right hand.
Youngho Kwak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kwak.
Kwak tries a head kick but it misses.
Balangay is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kwak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kwak.
The crowd cheers as Balangay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kwak doesn't seem phased though.
Balangay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Kwak.
Balangay avoids the head kick by Kwak.
Kwak throws a head kick that misses.
Wally Balangay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwak looks winded!
Kwak throws a head kick but Balangay moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Balangay scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kwak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Balangay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balangay thuds a left hand into Kwak's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balangay swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwak gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kwak tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Balangay is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kwak buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kwak!! Kwak is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Balangay throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Balangay!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rubiao Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rubiao Macarenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lou Nahtic!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahtic throws a right and a left that Macarenco avoids nicely.
Macarenco avoids the head kick by Nahtic.
Macarenco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macarenco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nahtic counters with a crisp one two that drops Macarenco! Nahtic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Macarenco to his feet! Macarenco is in big trouble!
Macarenco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macarenco has his takedown stuffed
and Nahtic counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Macarenco to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Nahtic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lou Nahtic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ignatiev's half guard.
Paul prevents Ignatiev from standing back up.
Paul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatiev keeps working.
Paul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatiev sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatiev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatiev controls the position.
Paul tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev controls the position.
Paul is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Paul right now.
Paul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Paul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Paul is in bad spot here.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Ignatiev keeps control of the position as Paul tries to break free.
Paul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at TOUGH DOJO-Family Dojo for best result, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Paul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatiev not allowing Paul to control his hands.
Good control from Ignatiev.
Paul can't escape the position.
Ignatiev is riding his opponent, not letting Paul buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul trying to control the hands but Ignatiev won't let him.
Paul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Paul doesn't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Birigiz Ignatiev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
Paul is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Paul.
Ignatiev throws a lazy body kick
and Paul counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big left from Paul misses.
Ignatiev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that Paul semi-blocks.
Birigiz Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatiev lands a big head kick that sends Paul tumbling to the mat! Ignatiev takes a step backwards and waves Paul back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Paul is rocked!
Paul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatiev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev dominated that round.
That's time! Paul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ignatiev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paul on the side of the head.
Paul tries to clinch but Ignatiev is having none of it.
Paul tries to clinch there but Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev throws a wild body kick that Paul sees coming a mile off.
Ignatiev blocks a head kick by Paul.
Ignatiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul moves in looking to clinch but Ignatiev pushes him off.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Paul saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev scores with a body shot.
Ron Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ignatiev's head.
Ignatiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paul moves away from the strike by Ignatiev.
Paul has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
Paul avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Ignatiev stuffs the takedown attempt from Paul. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
Ignatiev tries to land a front kick but Paul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul with a poor takedown
and Ignatiev counters with a head kick. That will keep Paul thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Paul wants to clinch.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses
and Paul counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ignatiev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ignatiev keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Ignatiev finds it's target.
Ignatiev tries to land a front kick but Paul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ignatiev sprawls well. Ignatiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul looks for a takedown but Ignatiev sprawls well.
Paul is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well.
Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Paul blocks it.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Paul avoids it easily.
Paul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignatiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Ignatiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatiev throws a wild body kick that Paul sees coming a mile off.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Ignatiev misses
and Paul counters with a head kick.
Paul avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Paul or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatiev which made him look bad.
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!
Horrible takedown by Paul or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatiev which made him look bad.
Paul has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Paul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul clinches with his opponent.
Ignatiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev blocks an elbow strike from Paul.
Ignatiev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paul misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paul.
Ignatiev manages to break the clinch.
Ignatiev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Ignatiev lands a big head kick that sends Paul tumbling to the mat! Ignatiev takes a step backwards and waves Paul back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Paul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul seems to have got his legs back now.
Paul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ignatiev circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul tries to clinch but Ignatiev moves away
and Ignatiev counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paul avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ignatiev misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paul.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul darts in trying to clinch
and Ignatiev counters by clinching up.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ignatiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ignatiev breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatiev - that will leave a mark!
Paul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatiev to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatiev looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Paul.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Ignatiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev misses with a straight right.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses
and Paul counters with a big head kick but Ignatiev shrugs it off.
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ignatiev misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev throws a jab when Paul was well out of range.
Paul tries to clinch up.
Ignatiev with a hook.
Ignatiev lands a head kick!
Ron Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev scores with a hook to the body. Paul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick
and Paul counters with a big head kick but Ignatiev shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ignatiev avoids the head kick by Paul.
Paul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatiev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ignatiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Birigiz Ignatiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ignatiev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birigiz Ignatiev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Binge and purge by Clutch. Christopher Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crazy Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Datsik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Datsik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Datsik feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas throws a push kick but Datsik slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Datsik avoids it really well and circles away.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Datsik checks a leg kick.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Datsik circles away.
Datsik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Datsik throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with the body kick
and Datsik counters with a flying knee that drops Thomas!
Thomas is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Datsik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Datsik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a big elbow that misses.
Datsik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Datsik tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Datsik is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Datsik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Datsik throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Datsik tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas with a couple of short strikes.
Thomas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Datsik looks a forlorn figure.
Datsik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas with shots to the head and body - Datsik looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas unloads with some shots from mount but Datsik bucks and avoids them well.
Thomas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to ground and pound but Datsik is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Thomas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Datsik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Datsik tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Datsik holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thomas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thomas with good strikes from the mount here!
Thomas 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.
Thomas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thomas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thomas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Datsik's face.
Datsik is rocked!
Datsik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Datsik is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Datsik covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, Christopher Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Cudi the Kid. Andrey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gunther -Ding Dong Song . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taiki Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malutin Andrey!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Andrey is avoiding it.
Taiki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Aoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrey doesn't seem phased though.
Andrey fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Aoki blocks the leg kick.
Andrey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
Aoki stalling against the cage.
Aoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrey blocks a body shot from Aoki.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andrey is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Andrey is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrey blocks an uppercut.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrey.
Andrey gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki lands an uppercut.
Aoki has Andrey pressed against the cage, preventing Andrey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki blocks a low kick nicely.
Andrey scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Andrey catches Aoki right on the button with a cross.
Aoki walks into a jab.
Aoki lands a jab to Andrey's midsection.
Andrey throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Andrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki lands a body shot.
Andrey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Andrey.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrey is looking to score with low kicks.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrey manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Aoki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrey.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Andrey circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrey's hands.
Aoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aoki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andrey scores with a leg kick.
Aoki is looking to wear down Andrey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrey dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Andrey throws a solid leg kick but Aoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrey.
Andrey throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki pushes Andrey up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Andrey.
Andrey manages to break the clinch.
Aoki wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Andrey misses.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrey sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andrey pushes Aoki off and gets back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Andrey circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Andrey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Andrey.
Andrey lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Andrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrey delivers a nice body kick.
Andrey tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Andrey is avoiding it.
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Andrey's guard.
Aoki trying to control but Andrey is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrey keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Andrey wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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 Taiki Aoki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aoki tries to clinch there but Andrey circles away.
A head kick misses from Andrey.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Andrey saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki tries to bum rush Andrey with a series of wild strikes but Andrey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki pushes Andrey up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrey tries to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Andrey.
Aoki stalling the fight.
Andrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malutin Andrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki throws the kick towards the body but Andrey avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aoki will feel that in the morning.
Andrey throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Andrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Andrey throws a leg kick but Aoki checks it.
Andrey throws a leg kick that misses.
Aoki checks a low kick from Andrey.
Andrey throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Andrey pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrey throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Andrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to clinch but Andrey moves out of range.
Andrey tried to score with a low kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki lands a head shot.
Andrey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrey lands a big head kick that sends Aoki tumbling to the mat! Andrey takes a step backwards and waves Aoki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aoki is rocked!
Andrey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki is looking to clinch but Andrey is avoiding it.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andrey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrey misses with a leg kick.
Andrey throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki works over Andrey's head and body with a nice combination.
Aoki tries to clinch but Andrey moves out of range.
Andrey wants to land a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Andrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey pushes Aoki away with a front kick.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrey circles away.
Andrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andrey on his heels. He'll look to pass Andrey's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrey wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Andrey keeps moving.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andrey's head.
Andrey wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Andrey wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Andrey keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrey wants to stand and escape but Aoki is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki stops Andrey from standing up.
Aoki 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.
Andrey keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malutin Andrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrey misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrey.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Andrey checks it.
Aoki scores with a jab. Andrey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrey lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Andrey avoids them all with ease.
Andrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andrey keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrey has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki won't allow Andrey to get back to his feet.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Andrey's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Andrey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrey keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Andrey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aoki avoiding damage.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Andrey controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrey gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
Andrey breaks from the clinch.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrey throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrey.
Aoki has closed the distance and engaged Andrey in a clinch.
Andrey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki with a hook.
Andrey ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Andrey motions for Aoki to come forward. Andrey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Andrey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Andrey.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrey.
Andrey lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrey staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Andrey circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrey misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Aoki. Beautiful body shot.
Aoki moves out of range as Andrey throws a body kick.
Andrey tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrey's waist but Andrey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrey lands a head kick. Aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki thows a body shot but no joy.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrey circles away.
Andrey misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrey connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andrey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiki Aoki clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrey keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andrey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrey scrambles back to his feet.
Aoki throws a jab when Andrey was well out of range.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrey at a distance.
Andrey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrey cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Andrey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey misses with a leg kick.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Andrey tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aoki keeps control of Andrey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrey has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Aoki digs a right hand underneath Andrey's ribcage. Andrey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrey breaks from the clinch.
Andrey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki darts in looking for a takedown but Andrey gets double underhooks and turns Aoki into the cage.
Andrey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey breaks from the clinch.
Andrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Andrey tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki tries to clinch but Andrey moves out of range.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Andrey.
Andrey lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andrey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Andrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki clinches.
Andrey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrey backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Andrey controls the action.
Aoki wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrey controls his hands.
Andrey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrey's efforts to push away.
Andrey is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Andrey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrey prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Andrey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Andrey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
Andrey wants to break free but Aoki has control.
A frustrated look appears on Andrey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki prevents Andrey from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki tries a body shot but Andrey blocks it.
Taiki Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Aoki.
Andrey is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Aoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andrey up against the cage.
Aoki has Andrey pressed against the cage, preventing Andrey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrey breaks the clinch.
Andrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrey delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Andrey motions for Aoki to come forward. Andrey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andrey.
Andrey throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Andrey only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Malutin Andrey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Andrey saw that one coming.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aoki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrey misses with a low kick.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Andrey is avoiding it.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andrey quickly recovers to half guard.
Andrey is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Andrey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Andrey is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Andrey defends it.
Andrey manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aoki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to stall.
Andrey is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Andrey tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Andrey can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aoki has Andrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Aoki.
Nice cross by Andrey.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrey.
Andrey wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrey misses with a low kick.
Andrey throws a leg kick but Aoki moved away.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrey to the mat! Andrey manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Andrey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrey is retaining full guard.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki stops Andrey from standing up.
Aoki passes Andrey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andrey is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Andrey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Aoki lands with some strikes.
Andrey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andrey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Andrey is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Aoki landing strikes from the mount and Andrey is in trouble!
Aoki won't let Andrey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aoki landing punches.
Aoki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Andrey is rocked!
Aoki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andrey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andrey and Aoki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Andrey is still in real trouble! Can Aoki finish him?
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andrey seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki in side control, throwing shots but Andrey defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Andrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taiki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki is really struggling to control Andrey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andrey is trying to buck Aoki off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki trying to control the action but Andrey is working from the bottom.
Aoki staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiki Aoki!
Taiki Aoki retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Taiki Aoki waved his t-shirt featuring Zombie Nutrition - LOD 's logo in front of the cameras.
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