Aoki submits Beerbohm quickly in 1st round

Japanese fight favorite Shinya Aoki started Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley with a bang on Saturday night in San Diego, submitting Lyle “Fancypants” Beerbohm in less than two minutes.

Despite a low, defensive stance early, Aoki was able to take Beerbohm down early, then followed with a rear naked choke. After throwing a body triangle, he cranked Beerbohm’s neck until he tapped at 1:33 in the first round.

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Lyle Beerbohm Vs. Shinya Aoki

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Shinya Aoki def. Lyle Beerbohm via submission – Round 1, 1:32