PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yagi Uda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keita Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Uda
vs
Aoki

175 cm
22
159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
29
144 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yagi Uda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keita Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uda throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Uda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Uda misses with an uppercut

and Aoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aoki pushes down on Uda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uda is doing well to control the position and prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Uda is having none of it.

Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uda sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Uda defends the submission attempt.
Uda is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki is working for a kimura but Uda is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is trying to control. Uda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Uda is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki is trying to control. Uda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki misses with a head shot. Uda uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Uda is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uda!
Uda controls the position from side control.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet but Uda drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is being controlled here.
Aoki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uda off and has taken his back!

Aoki looking for the RNC.

Aoki looking for the choke from the back.

Uda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aoki controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keita Aoki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uda throws a good cross that connects.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uda.
Uda throws a lazy head kick

and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Uda fights it but they end up in guard.
Aoki postures up in Uda's guard and throws a big left but Uda blocks it.
Uda keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Uda keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to escape the position but Uda is controlling the position.
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Aoki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Uda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Uda!
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Uda keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki bucks up and tries to throw Uda off but instead Uda has got his back!
Uda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uda is hanging on to Aoki's back as he tries to escape.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aoki trying to control the action but Uda just sinks the hooks in.
Aoki breaks Uda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Aoki trying to control but Uda is working from the bottom.
Aoki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Uda is keeping the position.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Uda keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab from Uda.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uda just misses with a punch to the body.
Uda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yagi Uda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keita Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Aoki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uda did well to prevent Aoki getting side control.
Uda wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.

Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uda sees it coming and defends easily.
Uda wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Uda is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Uda is defending well.
Uda wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Uda is defending well.

Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uda wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Uda is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aoki is looking for a kimura but Uda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.

Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uda is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.

Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Yagi Uda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aoki is trying to control. Uda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keita Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uda is controlling Aoki's position as best he can from this difficult position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keita Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aoki 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keita Aoki!
Keita Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.