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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keita Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nelson's choice of entrance music: One. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
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145 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keita Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Aoki.
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nelson working away.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Nelson trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Nelson is trying to control but Aoki manages to pass to mount!
Aoki has control of Nelson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nelson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keita Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aoki's half guard.
Nelson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki is not content to let Nelson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skyler Nelson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nelson won't be happy with that.
Aoki wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Aoki stalls from top position.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!
Nelson looking to break Aoki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aoki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nelson is trying to stick to Aoki's back but Aoki is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aoki.
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!
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Keita Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson is looking to control Aoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Aoki works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the head.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki wants to finish this one by submission but Nelson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Nelson wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Keita Aoki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skyler Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aoki's guard now.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Aoki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Skyler Nelson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aoki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Aoki has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Aoki won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Skyler Nelson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nelson tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keita Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Skyler Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyler Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skyler Nelson!
A relieved looking Skyler Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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