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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machine's choice of entrance music: Hell Yeah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
15 - 19 - 0 |
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180 cm
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150 lbs
15 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shinya Aoki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoki did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.
Machine controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Machine is very close to passing his half guard.
Machine slips a nice elbow through Aoki 's hands, connecting with Aoki 's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machine advances position into side control!
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aoki tries to buck Machine off but Machine is having none of it.
Machine controls the position.
Aoki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Machine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machine dominating with strikes here.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Aoki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Machine's lack of action.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine wants to stand up but Aoki has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machine in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Machine in his half guard.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
Machine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Machine is trying to get back to his feet but Aoki has full control of the position and if anything, Machine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Machine tries to roll but Aoki sticks to his back.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Machine pushed the leg off.
Machine can't escape the position.
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Machine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Machine pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aoki has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Machine.
Aoki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aoki is not going to allow Machine to sit and survive in this position.
Aoki scores with strikes from the back.
Aoki has the hooks in. Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
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.
A head kick from Machine lands but Aoki takes it in his stride.
Aoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Machine looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Aoki 's guard.
Aoki wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Aoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machine.
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine manages to break the clinch.
Machine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rock Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki is controlling Machine's posture.
Machine slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machine is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Aoki has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machine is working away from the top position though.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machine wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machine stands up from Aoki 's guard - Machine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machine tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Machine connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki tries to move into range but Machine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machine cracks the inside of Aoki 's front leg.
Machine darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aoki is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine 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.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machine lands a body shot.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki throws a hook but Machine blocks it.
Machine cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aoki lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
Machine throws a head kick that half lands.
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machine on his heels. He'll look to pass Machine's guard now, I'm sure.
Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machine wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is trying to buck Aoki off.
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki 's guard! Nice work there by Machine!
Machine postures up in Aoki 's guard and throws a big left but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Machine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine is pushing down on Aoki 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Machine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machine trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Machine trying to control the pace.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machine thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Machine seems content to control.
Aoki is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Machine stands up out of the half guard.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machine lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine moves away from the strike by Aoki .
Machine cracks Aoki with a good jab.
Machine tries to keep at a distance but Aoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Aoki 's guard.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machine in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
Rock Machine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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