PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Aoki
vs
Alexander

180 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Alexander!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander is looking for a sweep.

Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexander manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Alexander is defending well.
Aoki prevents Alexander from improving his position.
Aoki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alexander's thigh. Alexander counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aoki pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alexander manages to get to full guard.

Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into side control.
Alexander looks gassed!
Alexander tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander sneaks back into half guard.
Alexander regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alexander is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki passes Alexander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexander gets back to full guard.
Aoki working some strikes from top position.
Aoki pushes down on Alexander's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoki lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alexander tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves to back control.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Aoki. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Alexander defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Aoki tightening his grip on Alexander, looking for the choke.

Aoki looking for the RNC.
Alexander rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.
Alexander works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alexander is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki avoids the strikes from the bottom by Alexander.

Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.

Aoki is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Alexander looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aoki gets his head over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Alexander is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aoki lets go of the hold and Alexander can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki!