PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Aoki (ranked 2442 p4p, 257 weight class) and Lars Kristoffer (ranked 2773 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristoffer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who's Your Daddy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Aoki
vs
Kristoffer

195 cm
23
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

197 cm
30
270 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Lars Kristoffer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Aoki.

Aoki drives through and clinches with Kristoffer against the cage.
Kristoffer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki jumps guard but Kristoffer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Kristoffer.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Kristoffer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kristoffer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Kristoffer lands a left hand.

Aoki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kristoffer uses from the top position.
Aoki controlling the position.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristoffer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vendetta Alliance London Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristoffer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Kristoffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kristoffer is retaining full guard.
Aoki postures up in Kristoffer's guard and throws a big left but Kristoffer blocks it.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Aoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
Aoki advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kristoffer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kristoffer is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Kristoffer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kristoffer is letting Aoki control him for a moment.
Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aoki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
Kristoffer is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kristoffer to see if he's OK.
Kristoffer is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Aoki is staying tight to Kristoffer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.

Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Kristoffer is defending well.

Aoki is working to tighten his grip on Kristoffer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kristoffer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Aoki is really squeezing tight and eventually Kristoffer passes out! Aoki breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazushi Aoki!
A less than humble Kazushi Aoki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.