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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rayne Wooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinja Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooney has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rayne Wooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinja Aoki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wooney misses.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wooney's waist but Wooney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Wooney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wooney wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooney throws out a powerful jab.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Wooney sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rayne Wooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinja Aoki.
Wooney throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wooney is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Wooney circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wooney but Wooney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Wooney sprawls well.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Wooney sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooney scores with a three punch combo!
Wooney is breathing heavily.
Wooney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooney misses with the combination.
Wooney lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rayne Wooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Wooney pushes him off.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wooney.
Wooney scores with a shot to the body.
Wooney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Wooney catches Aoki right on the button with a cross.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wooney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rayne Wooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wooney smiles and moves away.
Wooney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wooney wants it to stay on the feet.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wooney swivels and escapes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wooney.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Wooney keeps it at a distance.
Wooney cracks Aoki with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooney throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Wooney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
Wooney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Wooney.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Wooney sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Wooney pushes him off.
Wooney tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooney doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Wooney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki slips a jab from Wooney.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Wooney keeps it at a distance.
Wooney looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Wooney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Wooney shows good takedown defense.
Wooney tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooney is working the combinations to good effect here.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooney moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wooney as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Aoki stalls.
Wooney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aoki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wooney is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aoki.
Wooney landing knees to the head.
Aoki jumps guard and drags Wooney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayne Wooney dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Wooney.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wooney swivels and escapes.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wooney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch but Wooney is having none of it.
Wooney jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Wooney throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooney looks to land a combination. Aoki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aoki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wooney is keeping the position.
Wooney keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A leg kick checked by Wooney.
Wooney keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooney throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wooney.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Wooney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooney misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooney moves into the clinch successfully.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wooney is keeping busy.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Wooney holds him up against the cage and eventually Aoki drops back down to his feet.
Rayne Wooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinja Aoki.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Wooney improves position.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four 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.
Wooney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooney has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wooney up against the cage.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wooney.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wooney walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wooney sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wooney keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Wooney is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rayne Wooney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wooney closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the cage.
Wooney landing knees to the head.
Wooney manages to break the clinch.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Wooney keeps it at a distance.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wooney swivels and escapes.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wooney as he avoids it easily.
Rayne Wooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinja Aoki.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wooney moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Wooney.
Wooney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooney closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wooney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wooney.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rayne Wooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooney looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Wooney scores with a four punch combination!
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Wooney clinches with his opponent.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Wooney holds him up against the cage and eventually Aoki drops back down to his feet.
Wooney digs a right hand into Aoki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aoki's gas tank.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Wooney holds him up against the cage and eventually Aoki drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wooney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to stall.
Wooney taking a breather.
Shinja Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Wooney is avoiding it.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wooney but Wooney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Wooney.
Wooney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wooney pinned against the cage. Wooney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooney throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Wooney's corner calls for a 1-2. Wooney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooney drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
Wooney manages to break the clinch.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Wooney which made him look bad.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wooney pinned against the cage. Wooney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki moves forwards but Wooney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aoki's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooney moves into range and clinches up with Aoki.
Wooney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Wooney thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooney tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Wooney tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rayne Wooney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooney throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wooney's waist but Wooney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Aoki tries to score with a low kick but Wooney moves his leg out of the way.
Wooney moves into range and clinches up with Aoki.
Wooney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Wooney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Wooney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wooney.
Aoki tries to clinch but Wooney is having none of it.
Wooney avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rayne Wooney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wooney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayne Wooney!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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