PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Aoki (ranked 5250 p4p, 508 weight class) and Rod Florry (ranked 4773 p4p, 484 weight class). Rod Florry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Aoki
vs
Florry

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeshi Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rod Florry!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florry blocks a head kick by Aoki.

Florry pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.

Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Florry.
Aoki throws a head kick but Florry moves out of range.

Florry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aoki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Florry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Florry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aoki.
Aoki throws a body kick that misses

and Florry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Florry throws an elbow that misses. Aoki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Florry's guard. Nice move by Aoki!

Florry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Florry pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Florry has his feet on Aoki's thighs here. He's pushed Aoki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Aoki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rod Florry!