PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anabolinen Steroidi Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taiki Aoki's chin.

Steroidi Jr
vs
Aoki

177 cm
37
158 lbs
35 - 17 - 2

170 cm
36
156 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Taiki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steroidi Jr but Steroidi Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr jabs at Aoki's body.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
It looked like Steroidi Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aoki.
Steroidi Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steroidi Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Steroidi Jr's belly button to the back.
Steroidi Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
Steroidi Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steroidi Jr circles away.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiki Aoki.

Steroidi Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Steroidi Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steroidi Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Steroidi Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steroidi Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Steroidi Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steroidi Jr.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Aoki is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to control but Steroidi Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki tries to roll over but Steroidi Jr keeps him under control.
Steroidi Jr is taking a breather. Aoki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Steroidi Jr.

Steroidi Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control here.
Steroidi Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steroidi Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steroidi Jr prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steroidi Jr.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steroidi Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi Jr is one step ahead there.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr postures up.
Steroidi Jr is working Aoki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aoki throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Steroidi Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Steroidi Jr tries to avoid it.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr is predictable there

and Aoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Steroidi Jr has control of Aoki's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.

Steroidi Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Steroidi Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Steroidi Jr controlling the position for now.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steroidi Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki is keen to just control but Steroidi Jr is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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 is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steroidi Jr tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aoki trying to control from Steroidi Jr's half guard. Steroidi Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steroidi Jr is keeping the position for now.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steroidi Jr is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aoki wants it to stay on the feet.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steroidi Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.

Steroidi Jr moves into the clinch.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steroidi Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steroidi Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steroidi Jr lands a right hand.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki presses Steroidi Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aoki's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aoki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steroidi Jr lands with a left to the head.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steroidi Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Steroidi Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steroidi Jr is defended easily by Aoki.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taiki Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Steroidi Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Steroidi Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steroidi Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steroidi Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.

Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steroidi Jr regains half guard.

Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Steroidi Jr defends the submission attempt.
Aoki is pressing down on Steroidi Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steroidi Jr is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr keeping control of the position.

Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steroidi Jr defends it well.
Steroidi Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steroidi Jr.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Steroidi Jr blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Steroidi Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steroidi Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Steroidi Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Steroidi Jr, not yet.
Steroidi Jr working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is fighting to break Steroidi Jr's control of his arms but Steroidi Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroidi Jr has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
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.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki is looking to chop away at Steroidi Jr's legs.
Aoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Steroidi Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Steroidi Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steroidi Jr lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steroidi Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steroidi Jr 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.