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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iheb Aribii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iheb Aribii is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
20
145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinya Aoki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iheb Aribii! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aribii shoots for a takedown but Aoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Aoki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A combination from Aoki does no damage. Aoki closes the distance and clinches. Aoki is looking to control Aribii's arms but Aribii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the cage. Aribii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Aribii leaning his opponent against the cage. Aoki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Aoki pulls guard effortlessly. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Aribii trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aribii wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aribii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Iheb Aribii. Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aribii tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Aribii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aoki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Aoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aoki wants it to stay on the feet. Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iheb Aribii. Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Aoki feints and as Aribii raises his hands in defense, Aoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aoki wants to get up but he can't break Aribii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aribii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Aoki landing with the ground and pound. Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Aoki looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aoki postures up.
Aribii looking for a sweep. Not yet Aribii, not yet. Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aribii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aribii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shinya Aoki. The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Aribii shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense. Aoki is looking to clinch but Aribii is avoiding it.
Aoki leaves Aribii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Aoki stands up from Aribii's guard - Aoki perhaps looking for a knockout. Aribii rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. With the fighters up against the cage, Aribii throws an elbow but misses. Aribii lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aoki stalling in the clinch but Aribii improves position. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aribii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aoki's brow. Aoki is looking for a takedown. Aribii is trying to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aribii is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position. Aribii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aoki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aribii just stands there and leans against the cage. Aoki tries to stall but Aribii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aribii napping and manages to drive through into side control! Aoki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aribii! Aribii tries to hold on but Aoki postures up. Aoki lands a couple of good shots and Aribii has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Aribii is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Aribii rolls, trying to escape but Aoki keeps control of the position.
Aoki has his arm under Aribii's chin here. Game over son! Aoki squeezes tightly and Aribii is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinya Aoki!
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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
86% |
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