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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aoki's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm by Darude. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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143 lbs
35 - 22 - 2 |
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155 cm
38
147 lbs
31 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
35 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Simons III tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simons III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Simons III which made him look bad.
Aoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Simons III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Simons III shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Simons III dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Simons III saw that one coming.
Simons III misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simons III sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simons III is looking to improve his position.
Aoki is trying to control. Simons III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
Simons III is holding on to half guard well.
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 prevents Simons III from improving his position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Masakazu Aoki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Simons III fails with the takedown.
Aoki throws a hook but Simons III blocks it.
Simons III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simons III doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simons III is defended easily by Aoki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III staying out of range there.
Aoki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simons III.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Simons III has a takedown stuffed.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Simons III.
Simons III slips under a jab from Aoki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aoki. That's going to slow Simons III down.
Simons III shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but Simons III keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simons III blocks a jab.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Simons III blocks a jab.
Aoki throws the left hand but Simons III avoids the punch easily.
Aoki tries to sprawl but Simons III drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons III is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simons III seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Simons III has control of the leg.
Simons III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Simons III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aoki. Aoki obviously looking to wear him down.
Aoki lands with a shot to the body.
Simons III drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simons III tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Simons III goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aoki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simons III's guard! Nice work there by Aoki!
Simons III can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III looking for a triangle here. Aoki is fighting it but it looks tight! Simons III pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aoki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Simons III!
John Simons III decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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