Shinya Aoki: Tatsuya Kawajiri's title challenge was (yawn) predictable
by Akimitsu Kuwabara on Oct 15, 2009 12:42 PM EDT
26 comments
Props: DREAM Official
Quoteworthy:
"I figured he would [call me out], but it made me laugh because his action was so predictable. During training, I told Caol Uno that I would borrow his words to retort if Kawajiri challenged me like that. Then, lo and behold, Kawajiri comes out dead serious. I just took it all in stride, because, come on, how did he think I would react? Kawajiri is so forthright, while I am just really devious. I think Kawajiri is a good fighter, so I can see myself fighting him; however, I do not know for sure yet. If I feel like fighting him, I will. But that's something I decide -- unfortunately, Kawajiri won't have any say in the matter."
On the heels of his submission win over Joachim Hansen, DREAM lightweight champion Shinya Aoki (22-4) responds to the title challenge issued by Tatsuya Kawajiri (25-5-2) after his TKO win over Melchor Manibusan at DREAM 11 on October 6. "Crusher" wants a piece of "The Tobikan Judan" at FieLDS Dynamite!! on New Year's Eve, but the submission specialist is looking to take some time off. Hopefully the boys over at FEG can ratchet up the hype and get these two signed for Dec. 31. If so, who ya' got?
0 recs |
26 comments
Email
Print
Comments
Aoki does fight quite often, so if he wants time off so be it. He should grant Kawajiri his shot though when he’s ready to fight.
With that said….Aoki by sub.
by introvert on Oct 15, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All those fights are powered by his electric pants.
Aoki needs no break… HE NEEDS NEW PANTS!
Seriously though… He’s like a japanese Jake Shields.
Always susceptable to a big strike but always showcasing life threatening submissions.
I’m greedy but I’d like to see the Mach rematch.
by Big Zino on Oct 15, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s 2-0 against mach so i doubt they’ll give him that. I don’t think he can beat Kawajiri though. the crusher’s grappling game is very underrated. Everyone things of him as a dominant wrestler with decent gnp but the man can roll. He’s good at playing position so he won’t be as susceptible to subs as the other guys gomi has faced. They all had aggressive transition games and offensive arsenals but no one them stabilized and held position tightly before going for finishes.
by NameNotRequired on Oct 15, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NNR – DO you mean he is 0 – 2 against Mach? I think you might.
Just to clarify for the masses. Aoki has been decisioned and KTFO by Sakurai.
The real fight most of us should be begging for is
Aoki vs Marius Zaromskis.
… and Yes I looked up how to spell his name.
by Big Zino on Oct 15, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd,he should fight but he has fought alot already this year but i wanna see him win,makes him more legit,even thou he is already in my eyes
by sexyyama on Oct 15, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DREAM 12 is this month i thought. not december 31. or is dynamite and dream 12 the same night?
—
Whoops! I meant FieLDS Dynamite!! Thanks for catching that.
-JH
by djhbv23 on Oct 15, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To bad the owners of DREAM hate each other, and people in Japan are starting to right through the BS. Anyone notice how empty the stands were? Bob Sapp didnt even train for his fight. Shinya would get pawned in UFC. They have to depend on people like Sakuraba to get draws! October 6ths DREAM was a joke. The UFC is moving in. Its to easy for top level talent to sign with UFC and Strikeforce. Especially with Zuffas Japanese plans. I love PRIDE, and I even love DREAM, but come on….. Get it together. Maybe they can put together the Shaq vs Choi fight! lol Who on earth would care to watch that. Ill be watching BJ tool Diego or the Brock devestate anything in his way.
by RichT on Oct 15, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First, what do you mean he would get pawned? Did you mean “pwned” which is just an excruciatingly nerdy way of saying owned? Second, I think Aoki would definitely hold his own in the UFC. I don’t see him beating BJ, but he is dangerous enough to give anyone else a run for their money. Third, PRIDE no longer exists. And last, why does everyone think that every promotion needs to be like the UFC? DREAM has it’s own niche and a nice little roster. The fact that they have a working partnership with SF just makes for more opportunities for good fights for the fans.
by Diceman on Oct 15, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe i should stop training and practice my internet talk. lol Prides out of business? really? What Shut up dude. Thats the dumbest thing ive ever heard.
Anyone who was in Japan for DREAM knows how much of a joke it was this time. We want it to be more legit not more like the UFC. I meant I loved how PRIDE used to be in the good old days.
And No, Aokie wouldn’t last one round with BJ. He couldn’t hang with Americas top 5. Sorry.
by RichT on Oct 15, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just practice your grammar so that someone can actually know what you’re trying to say. You don’t have to apologize for thinking Aoki couldn’t hang, because I just disagree with you.
by Diceman on Oct 15, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Aoki such a total dbag? Is he trying to play the traditional cocky Asian guy in Kung-Fu movies?
by RyGuy on Oct 15, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To intor’s comment below, yeah this post does suck, not even funny
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Oct 16, 2009 7:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aoki, yet again, proves that he’s a submission artist, NOT a fighter.
His last performance combined with favoring from Japanese refs left a bad taste in my mouth.
Now this? His arrogance knows no bounds
by ogb on Oct 15, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see how well he does without those ridiculous tights he wears for his fights. I hope UFC signs him and ktfo out of him and sends him back to Dream.
by anom on Oct 15, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he takes a break thats fine, he can always fight him nexy year.
by Khaos_Warrior on Oct 15, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s already fought 4 times this year, so he deserves a little time off, but when he does fight Kawajiri, I think he’s gonna get smashed. Crusher via crushing of Aoki.
by Belisarius on Oct 15, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hes really become a trash talker latly..
by guyverbob on Oct 15, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aoki’s swagger sure came back quick after Mach Sakurai separated him from consciousness. Aoki’s gone from being a real favorite of mine to seeming like a whiner in the ring who appeals to the judge and lays onthe guy for almost the entire first 10 min round
by theworldoldestsport on Oct 15, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
‘i am devious’
yeah man, you really strike me as the devious/evil type. give me a break.
i used to like him but he is really cocky for someone who isn’t really that great of a fighter or hasn’t beat anyone really good…..let alone just got KTFO.
by joseph. on Oct 16, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
Related FanPosts on MMA Mania
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
