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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). Aoki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm by Darude. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
38 - 24 - 2 |
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155 cm
40
147 lbs
34 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
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
38 - 24 - 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
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Simons III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Simons III to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Simons III trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons III 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 advances to half guard.
Simons III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back!
Aoki is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III working for a choke but Aoki is defending well.
Simons III is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Aoki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Simons III looking for the choke but no joy.
Simons III trying to control momentarily.
Aoki breaks Simons III's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Simons III has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons III is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simons III seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki distracts Simons III with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Simons III moves into full guard.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simons III's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
My spies in Academia Ipanema inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aoki!
Simons III trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki stays in close to Simons III's body and controls the position.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Simons III has wrist control.
Simons III wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
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!
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simons III is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Aoki frees his head nicely. Oh but Simons III has switched to an armbar! Aoki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Simons III!
A relieved looking John Simons III 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
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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