Aaron Aby

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Aaron Aby
Born (1990-02-08) 8 February 1990 (age 34)
Wales
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Fighting out of England
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins16
By knockout1
By submission6
By decision9
Losses10
By knockout2
By decision8
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aaron Aby (born 8 February 1990) [1] is a Welsh professional mixed martial artist and former footballer who represented Wales at youth level. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

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Mixed martial arts career

Aby had numerous bouts in various MMA promotions before main eventing UK Fighting Championships 12 against Daryl Grant on 7 December 2019, which was declared a draw.

Aby faced Elias Garcia for the Oktagon MMA Flyweight Championship on 4 November 2023 at Oktagon 48: Aby vs. Garcia and lost by technical knockout as a result of a doctor stoppage. [12]

Aby later faced Sam Creasy in a trilogy bout again for the Oktagon MMA Flyweight Championship on 20 April 2024 at Oktagon 56: Aby vs. Creasey and lost via unanimous decision. [13]

Aby faced Zhalgas Zhumagulov on 9 November 2024 at Oktagon 63. [14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [15]

Personal life

Aby runs a fitness and MMA gym in his hometown of Wrexham, with his father - former professional rugby player Jon Aby. [16]

Aby was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis during childhood and recovered from testicular cancer following being dianosed with it in 2017. [17] [14]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches16 wins10 losses
By knockout12
By submission60
By decision98
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–10–1 Zhalgas Zhumagulov Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 63 November 9, 20243:005 Bratislava, Slovakia
Loss16–9–1Sam CreaseyDecision (unanimous) Oktagon 56 April 20, 202435:00 Birmingham, EnglandFor the vacant Oktagon Flyweight Championship.
Win16–8–1Chris DanielDecision (unanimous) Oktagon 52 January 27, 202435:00 Newcastle, England
Loss15–8–1Elias GarciaTKO (doctor stoppage)Oktagon 48November 4, 202335:00 Manchester, EnglandFor the Oktagon Flyweight Championship.
Win15–7–1Joevincent SoDecision (unanimous)UAE Warriors 44August 26, 202335:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win14–7–1Junior Willian Da Silva PereiraSubmission (triangle choke)Full Contact Contender 33March 25, 20231N/A Bolton, England
Loss13–7–1Victor NunesDecision (unanimous)UAE Warriors 36February 25, 202335:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss13–6–1Stipe BrcicDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors 146August 13, 202235:00 Manchester, England
Loss13–5–1Michelangelo LupoliDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors 142August 13, 202235:00 Gwent, Wales
Win13–4–1Gerardo FannySubmission (rear-naked choke)Cage Warriors 136April 2, 202232:25 Manchester, England
Win12–4–1Samir FaiddineDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors 132December 11, 202135:00 London, England
Loss11–4–1Sam CreaseyDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors 123June 24, 202135:00 London, England
Win11–3–1Mohamed GamalDecision (unanimous)Probellum MMA: DubaiFebruary 7, 202035:00 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Draw10–3–1Daryl GrantDraw (majority)UK Fighting Championships 12December 7, 201935:00 Preston, England
Win10–3Danny MissinDecision (majority) ACB 70: The Battle of Britain September 23, 201735:00 Sheffield, England
Win9–3Sam HallidaySubmission (arm-triangle choke) ACB 65: Silva vs. Agnaev July 22, 201735:00 Sheffield, England
Win8–3Coner HignettDecision (split) ACB 54: Supersonic March 11, 201735:00 Manchester, England
Loss7–3Aaron NieborakDecision (unanimous)Full Contact Contender 16June 18, 201635:00 Bolton, England
Win7–2Adrian PonzDecision (unanimous)UK Fighting Championships 1March 7, 201635:00 Preston, England
Win6–2Karim MiardDecision (unanimous)Full Contact Contender 14October 17, 201535:00 Bolton, England
Win5–2Sebastien LouchetSubmission (guillotine choke)ICE FC 6June 12, 201535:00 Manchester, England
Win4–2Ben DeardenTKO (punches)Full Contact Contender 12March 28, 201514:42 Bolton, England
Loss3–2Danny MissinTKO (punches)Full Contact Contender 11October 18, 201414:06 Bolton, England
Win3–1Scott GregorySubmission (armbar)Full Contact Contender 10June 21, 201413:23 Bolton, England
Loss2–1Mick GerrardDecision (unanimous)Full Contact Contender 9March 22, 201435:00 Bolton, England
Win2–0John SpencerSubmission (rear-naked choke)OMMAC 18September 8, 201313:40 Liverpool, England
Win1–0Simon OsborneDecision (unanimous)OMMAC 17June 1, 201335:00 Liverpool, EnglandFlyweight debut.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Football with Bale to MMA after cancer" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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  6. ↑ "Meet the MMA fighter with Cystic Fibrosis who beat cancer to become title contender". 13 August 2022.
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  9. ↑ "Award for lung disease footballer". 28 May 2008 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  10. ↑ "Aby impresses with victory over former world champ" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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  13. ↑ Staff (20 April 2024). "Oktagon 56: Aby vs. Creasey Full Results". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
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  15. ↑ Oktagon MMA (10 November 2024). "OKTAGON 63 TOURNAMENT RESULTS: SLOVAKIAN MIRACLE BUCHINGER AND SHOCKING TWISTS". oktagonmma.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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