Aaron Aby

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)
DivisionFlyweight
Fighting out ofEngland
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]

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 matches 16 wins 10 losses
By knockout 1 2
By submission 6 0
By decision 9 8
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 16–10–1 Zhalgas Zhumagulov Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 63 November 9, 2024 3:00 5 Bratislava, Slovakia
Loss 16–9–1 Sam Creasey Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 56 April 20, 2024 3 5:00 Birmingham, England For the vacant Oktagon Flyweight Championship.
Win 16–8–1 Chris Daniel Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 52 January 27, 2024 3 5:00 Newcastle, England
Loss 15–8–1 Elias Garcia TKO (doctor stoppage) Oktagon 48 November 4, 2023 3 5:00 Manchester, England For the Oktagon Flyweight Championship.
Win 15–7–1 Joevincent So Decision (unanimous) UAE Warriors 44 August 26, 2023 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 14–7–1 Junior Willian Da Silva Pereira Submission (triangle choke) Full Contact Contender 33 March 25, 2023 1 N/A Bolton, England
Loss 13–7–1 Victor Nunes Decision (unanimous) UAE Warriors 36 February 25, 2023 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 13–6–1 Stipe Brcic Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 146 August 13, 2022 3 5:00 Manchester, England
Loss 13–5–1 Michelangelo Lupoli Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 142 August 13, 2022 3 5:00 Gwent, Wales
Win 13–4–1 Gerardo Fanny Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Warriors 136 April 2, 2022 3 2:25 Manchester, England
Win 12–4–1 Samir Faiddine Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 132 December 11, 2021 3 5:00 London, England
Loss 11–4–1 Sam Creasey Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 123 June 24, 2021 3 5:00 London, England
Win 11–3–1 Mohamed Gamal Decision (unanimous) Probellum MMA: Dubai February 7, 2020 3 5:00 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Draw 10–3–1 Daryl Grant Draw (majority) UK Fighting Championships 12 December 7, 2019 3 5:00 Preston, England
Win 10–3 Danny Missin Decision (majority) ACB 70: The Battle of Britain September 23, 2017 3 5:00 Sheffield, England
Win 9–3 Sam Halliday Submission (arm-triangle choke) ACB 65: Silva vs. Agnaev July 22, 2017 3 5:00 Sheffield, England
Win 8–3 Coner Hignett Decision (split) ACB 54: Supersonic March 11, 2017 3 5:00 Manchester, England
Loss 7–3 Aaron Nieborak Decision (unanimous) Full Contact Contender 16 June 18, 2016 3 5:00 Bolton, England
Win 7–2 Adrian Ponz Decision (unanimous) UK Fighting Championships 1 March 7, 2016 3 5:00 Preston, England
Win 6–2 Karim Miard Decision (unanimous) Full Contact Contender 14 October 17, 2015 3 5:00 Bolton, England
Win 5–2 Sebastien Louchet Submission (guillotine choke) ICE FC 6 June 12, 2015 3 5:00 Manchester, England
Win 4–2 Ben Dearden TKO (punches) Full Contact Contender 12 March 28, 2015 1 4:42 Bolton, England
Loss 3–2 Danny Missin TKO (punches) Full Contact Contender 11 October 18, 2014 1 4:06 Bolton, England
Win 3–1 Scott Gregory Submission (armbar) Full Contact Contender 10 June 21, 2014 1 3:23 Bolton, England
Loss 2–1 Mick Gerrard Decision (unanimous) Full Contact Contender 9 March 22, 2014 3 5:00 Bolton, England
Win 2–0 John Spencer Submission (rear-naked choke) OMMAC 18 September 8, 2013 1 3:40 Liverpool, England
Win 1–0 Simon Osborne Decision (unanimous) OMMAC 17 June 1, 2013 3 5:00 Liverpool, England Flyweight debut.

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References

  1. ^ Aaron Aby @aaronabymma on X (8 February 2024). "Thank you my mate (for the birthday wishes)". X.com. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Football with Bale to MMA after cancer" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. ^ "Aaron Aby Stats, News, Bio". ESPN.
  4. ^ Coleman, Tom (3 January 2022). "Welsh fighter and cancer survivor with cystic fibrosis was given weeks to live". WalesOnline.
  5. ^ "Aaron Aby, Inspirational Wrexham MMA fighter, set for match in Manchester". The Leader.
  6. ^ "Meet the MMA fighter with Cystic Fibrosis who beat cancer to become title contender". 13 August 2022.
  7. ^ Lewis, Thomas (1 April 2022). "MMA fighter and cancer survivor Aaron Aby set for 'toughest fight to date'". North Wales Live.
  8. ^ "Inspirational Wrexham fighter, Aaron Aby, nominated for world MMA award". The Leader.
  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.
  11. ^ Morris, Lydia (13 April 2020). "MMA fighter with cystic fibrosis tells how he is now facing down coronavirus following cancer battle". North Wales Live.
  12. ^ BBC Sport (21 March 2024). "Aaron Aby to fight Sam Creasey for Oktagon flyweight title". bbc.com. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  13. ^ Staff (20 April 2024). "Oktagon 56: Aby vs. Creasey Full Results". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  14. ^ a b Arron Evans (28 September 2024). "Wrexham MMA star Aaron Aby continues to climb through ranks". leaderlive.co.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  15. ^ Oktagon MMA (10 November 2024). "OKTAGON 63 TOURNAMENT RESULTS: SLOVAKIAN MIRACLE BUCHINGER AND SHOCKING TWISTS". oktagonmma.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  16. ^ "Opening A Brand New Gym & Fight News...?" – via www.youtube.com.
  17. ^ Arron Evans (20 January 2024). "Wrexham: Aaron Aby set to return to OKTAGON this month". leaderlive.co.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  18. ^ Sherdog.com. "Aaron Aby". Sherdog. Retrieved 30 September 2024.