Post by The Sandmen on Jun 14, 2012 11:00:49 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Shinya Aoki chants all around the place!
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Dennis Hallman glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hallman goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hallman is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Dennis Hallman closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to turn into his oponent...
That Banana Split looks tight...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Hallman scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hallman is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Aoki
Dennis Hallman aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hallman spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hallman is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dennis Hallman!
Aoki ducks under...
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Hallman
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hallman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Dennis Hallman pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki stumbles backwards and Dennis Hallman circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki pushes Dennis Hallman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hallman is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Dennis Hallman
Aoki steps backwards away from Dennis Hallman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Dennis Hallman jumps back and jabs
Hallman seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Inside leg kick from Aoki
that lands on Dennis Hallman's leg.
Hallman hyper-extended his leg
Dennis Hallman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Hallman in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab Dennis Hallman's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Aoki scoop up Dennis Hallman's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Hallman to the mat
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki pushes Dennis Hallman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Hallman doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki isolates Dennis Hallman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Aoki is locking that Arm Triangle...
Aoki is locking that Arm Triangle...
Hallman's Nose is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Hallman's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Dennis Hallman is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Shinya Aoki.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hallman goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki pushes Dennis Hallman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Hallman doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki and Hallman circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Hallman hyper-extended his leg
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing Hallman to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hallman
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Dennis Hallman's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hallman pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Dennis Hallman slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dennis Hallman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Dennis Hallman
grazes Aoki's right cheek.
Aoki has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A high kick from Dennis Hallman
falls short of the mark.
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki is holding Dennis Hallman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Dennis Hallman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Aoki goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Hallman's eyes...
Dennis Hallman breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hallman is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Dennis Hallman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dennis Hallman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Hallman Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Hallman struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Hallman struggles to free himself
Hallman struggles to free himself
Hallman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Dennis Hallman breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Dennis Hallman launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Hallman struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hallman's eyes...
Hallman struggles to free himself
Aoki secures the lock while Dennis Hallman tries not to tap...
But will the arm break?
He taps!
Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (armbar) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Statistics: Dennis Hallman
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 355 s
This was quite the domination-fest. I guess there isn't much Hallman could do against a guy who has ManMMA experience against elite heavyweights such as Fedor, Machida, and Phil Davis. Hopefully Hallman can find his groove and get back to his purple-panties-wearing, elite-level self soon. Cause this is not how you wanna burst on to the ManMMA scene.
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Dennis Hallman glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hallman goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hallman is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Dennis Hallman closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to turn into his oponent...
That Banana Split looks tight...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Hallman scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hallman is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Aoki
Dennis Hallman aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hallman spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hallman is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dennis Hallman!
Aoki ducks under...
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Hallman
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hallman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Dennis Hallman pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki stumbles backwards and Dennis Hallman circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki pushes Dennis Hallman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hallman is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Dennis Hallman
Aoki steps backwards away from Dennis Hallman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Dennis Hallman jumps back and jabs
Hallman seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Inside leg kick from Aoki
that lands on Dennis Hallman's leg.
Hallman hyper-extended his leg
Dennis Hallman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Hallman in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab Dennis Hallman's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Aoki scoop up Dennis Hallman's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Hallman to the mat
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki pushes Dennis Hallman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Hallman doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki isolates Dennis Hallman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Aoki is locking that Arm Triangle...
Aoki is locking that Arm Triangle...
Hallman's Nose is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Hallman's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Dennis Hallman is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Shinya Aoki.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hallman goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki pushes Dennis Hallman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Hallman doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki and Hallman circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Hallman hyper-extended his leg
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing Hallman to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hallman
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Dennis Hallman's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hallman
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hallman pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Dennis Hallman slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dennis Hallman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Dennis Hallman
grazes Aoki's right cheek.
Aoki has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A high kick from Dennis Hallman
falls short of the mark.
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki is holding Dennis Hallman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Dennis Hallman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Aoki goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Hallman's eyes...
Dennis Hallman breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hallman is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hallman
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Dennis Hallman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dennis Hallman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Hallman Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Hallman struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Hallman struggles to free himself
Hallman struggles to free himself
Hallman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Dennis Hallman breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Dennis Hallman launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Hallman struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hallman's eyes...
Hallman struggles to free himself
Aoki secures the lock while Dennis Hallman tries not to tap...
But will the arm break?
He taps!
Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (armbar) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Statistics: Dennis Hallman
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 355 s
This was quite the domination-fest. I guess there isn't much Hallman could do against a guy who has ManMMA experience against elite heavyweights such as Fedor, Machida, and Phil Davis. Hopefully Hallman can find his groove and get back to his purple-panties-wearing, elite-level self soon. Cause this is not how you wanna burst on to the ManMMA scene.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!