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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nongkeeswuit throws a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Nongkeeswuit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Nongkeeswuit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Nongkeeswuit is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit wants to stand but Aoki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nongkeeswuit preventing the sweep.
Nongkeeswuit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nongkeeswuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Nongkeeswuit is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a nice leg kick.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nongkeeswuit but Nongkeeswuit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and Nongkeeswuit moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nongkeeswuit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
Nongkeeswuit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Nongkeeswuit.
Aoki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nongkeeswuit defends it nicely.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Nongkeeswuit looks gassed!
Aoki shoots and misses
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a big head kick but Aoki shrugs it off.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Nongkeeswuit which made him look bad.
Nongkeeswuit stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nongkeeswuit swivels and escapes.
Nongkeeswuit throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nongkeeswuit lands with a slapping head kick.
Nongkeeswuit tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nongkeeswuit as he avoids it easily.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Nongkeeswuit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nongkeeswuit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nongkeeswuit is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Nongkeeswuit counters with an inside leg kick.
Nongkeeswuit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nongkeeswuit throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Nongkeeswuit counters with an outside leg kick.
Nongkeeswuit throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nongkeeswuit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Nongkeeswuit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Nongkeeswuit lands but Aoki takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Nongkeeswuit as Aoki shoots in.
An inside leg kick lands from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit with a poor takedown
and Aoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Aoki stops Nongkeeswuit from standing up.
Aoki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nongkeeswuit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aoki has Nongkeeswuit in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nongkeeswuit, who protects the arm well.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aoki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
What's Nongkeeswuit going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nongkeeswuit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Nongkeeswuit!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit wanted to stand there but Aoki had control of the position.
Nongkeeswuit preventing the sweep.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Nongkeeswuit postures up.
Nongkeeswuit won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Nongkeeswuit stands up from Aoki's guard - Nongkeeswuit perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nongkeeswuit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Nongkeeswuit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt.
Nongkeeswuit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Nongkeeswuit.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
Nongkeeswuit feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nongkeeswuit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nongkeeswuit tries for a takedown but Aoki circles away easily
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Nongkeeswuit fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is fighting to break Nongkeeswuit's control of his arms but Nongkeeswuit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki has gone for a leg lock! Nongkeeswuit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aoki's guard.
Nongkeeswuit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nongkeeswuit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nongkeeswuit is one step ahead there.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Nongkeeswuit postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nongkeeswuit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aoki is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nongkeeswuit but Nongkeeswuit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nongkeeswuit tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nongkeeswuit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nongkeeswuit.
A head kick misses from Nongkeeswuit.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a good low kick that Aoki was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nongkeeswuit throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nongkeeswuit's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Nongkeeswuit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nongkeeswuit manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Nongkeeswuit's guard.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Nongkeeswuit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nongkeeswuit manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Nongkeeswuit's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is fighting to break Nongkeeswuit's control of his arms but Nongkeeswuit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nongkeeswuit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nongkeeswuit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nongkeeswuit!
Nongkeeswuit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nongkeeswuit tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nongkeeswuit to the ground. Nongkeeswuit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nongkeeswuit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Shinya Aoki has been cut.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Nongkeeswuit, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Nongkeeswuit against the cage but Nongkeeswuit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nongkeeswuit tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a low kick, right behind Aoki 's knee.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Nongkeeswuit which made him look bad.
Nongkeeswuit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aoki pinned against the cage. Aoki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit circles away easily
and Nongkeeswuit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aoki's knee momentarily.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Nongkeeswuit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and Nongkeeswuit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nongkeeswuit.
Aoki can't get the takedown.
Nongkeeswuit breaks the clinch.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a head kick.
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nongkeeswuit's half guard.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Nongkeeswuit defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Nongkeeswuit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nongkeeswuit sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Nongkeeswuit is defending well.
Aoki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nongkeeswuit is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nongkeeswuit is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nongkeeswuit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
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energy
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