PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shynia Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Aoki
vs
Ronald Kernspecht

178 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
172 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shynia Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki tries to clinch but Kernspecht is having none of it.
Kernspecht looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kernspecht.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kernspecht has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.

Kernspecht breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Aoki scores a takedown into full mount!
Kernspecht is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Kernspecht's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Aoki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kernspecht blocking the ground and pound.
Kernspecht really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kernspecht wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki punching from mount but Kernspecht doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kernspecht is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kernspecht is looking to escape.

Aoki is working for a guillotine from mount but Kernspecht frees his head quite easily.
Aoki looking to ground and pound but Kernspecht is blocking nicely.
Kernspecht regains half guard.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kernspecht keeps working.
Aoki prevents Kernspecht from standing back up.

Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kernspecht sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Kernspecht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kernspecht is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Kernspecht wants to get back to full guard.

Kernspecht is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Kernspecht is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kernspecht plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Shynia Aoki has been cut.
No joy there for Kernspecht, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kernspecht looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kernspecht tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kernspecht manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kernspecht misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kernspecht shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aoki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kernspecht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kernspecht gets to his feet - Aoki follows without any prompting.
Aoki shoots and misses

and Kernspecht counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aoki won't be happy with that.
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kernspecht passes the guard and advances to mount!

Kernspecht stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kernspecht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Kernspecht gets a clinch.

Kernspecht breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kernspecht misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Kernspecht throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki clinches but Kernspecht breaks the clinch

and Kernspecht counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aoki!
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Aoki actively working from the bottom here.

Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Kernspecht tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kernspecht lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Kernspecht stands up and beckons Aoki to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Ronald Kernspecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shynia Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.

Kernspecht closes the distance and clinches.

Kernspecht manages to break the clinch.
Kernspecht misses with a double jab

and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kernspecht kicks Aoki off and gets back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aoki.
Kernspecht sneaks back into half guard.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki is thwarting Kernspecht's attempts to control the position.
Kernspecht is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kernspecht manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kernspecht pushes Aoki off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Kernspecht misses.
Kernspecht works over Aoki's head and body with a nice combination.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Kernspecht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Kernspecht.
Aoki clinches but Kernspecht breaks the clinch
and Kernspecht counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aoki tries to clinch

and Kernspecht counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kernspecht defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kernspecht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing Kernspecht from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kernspecht gets to his feet - Aoki follows without any prompting.
Kernspecht throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kernspecht scores with a three punch combo!
Aoki misses with an uppercut.

Kernspecht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kernspecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Kernspecht escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Kernspecht.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kernspecht sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kernspecht closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Aoki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.

Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kernspecht manages to get to full guard.
Kernspecht wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Kernspecht.
Kernspecht wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kernspecht stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shynia Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kernspecht throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kernspecht throws a right and a left that both miss.

Aoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kernspecht to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kernspecht drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kernspecht jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoki is trying to keep Kernspecht in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Ronald Kernspecht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shynia Aoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kernspecht misses with a wild combination.
Aoki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kernspecht in his tracks.

Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aoki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aoki is trying to improve his position.

Kernspecht decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aoki to his feet.
Kernspecht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Kernspecht closes the distance and clinches.

Kernspecht breaks from the clinch.

Kernspecht changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aoki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kernspecht decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Kernspecht avoids it well.
Aoki defending well as Kernspecht loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kernspecht pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.

Kernspecht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kernspecht fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Kernspecht persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kernspecht is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Kernspecht wants to stand but Aoki has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing Kernspecht from standing up.

Kernspecht stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aoki wants to clinch but Kernspecht slips to the side

and Kernspecht counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aoki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Kernspecht maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kernspecht stands up from mount. Strange move.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kernspecht as he jumps to the side.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kernspecht.

Kernspecht scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kernspecht is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kernspecht is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kernspecht decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aoki to his feet.
Kernspecht misses with a double jab
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Kernspecht tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht slips a jab from Aoki.

Kernspecht gets a takedown into half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Kernspecht is keeping busy.
Kernspecht seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kernspecht passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Kernspecht get's back to his feet.
Aoki misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Kernspecht moves away and avoids it.
Kernspecht throws a quick inside leg kick.

Kernspecht closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoki did well to prevent Kernspecht getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kernspecht in particular looking to stall.
Kernspecht prevents Aoki from improving his position.

Kernspecht stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aoki to get to his feet.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed

and Kernspecht counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shynia Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kernspecht wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.

Kernspecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Ronald Kernspecht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kernspecht 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Ronald Kernspecht!