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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Paszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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172 cm
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152 lbs
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176 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norifumi Aoki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartek Paszkowski! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aoki leaves Paszkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Aoki slaps away a takedown attempt from Paszkowski, before circling back to the center of the mat. Paszkowski shoots in and drives through. Aoki sprawls well. Norifumi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Paszkowski. Paszkowski moves out of range of the body kick. Paszkowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aoki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paszkowski somewhat. Aoki has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Paszkowski tries to tie him up. Paszkowski jumps guard and drags Aoki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Paszkowski is retaining full guard. Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Paszkowski keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Paszkowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Paszkowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Aoki trying to control but Paszkowski is working from the bottom. Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paszkowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Paszkowski's legs - danger averted. Aoki trying to control but Paszkowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aoki throwing strikes but missing. Aoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paszkowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paszkowski has escaped and now he's on top! Paszkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Paszkowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paszkowski throwing strikes from guard but Aoki blocks nicely. Aoki is trying to control the position but Paszkowski postures up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paszkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Aoki wants to stand up but Paszkowski is controlling him. Aoki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paszkowski on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paszkowski trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. Paszkowski throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Aoki slaps away a takedown attempt from Paszkowski, before circling back to the center of the mat. Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Paszkowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but Paszkowski 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. Paszkowski looks gassed! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aoki is looking to land body kicks. 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 Norifumi Aoki will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Paszkowski's guard. Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Paszkowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paszkowski manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Paszkowski's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aoki is posturing up here but Paszkowski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aoki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aoki has to tap! Slick submission there by Paszkowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bartek Paszkowski!
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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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