In addition to UFC 121, Strikeforce Challengers 11 and Bellator 33, some notables were in action in regional shows across the globe. Shinya Aoki was one of the biggest names.
Aoki picked up a win came at Sunday’s historic DEEP 50 event at JCB Hall in Tokyo.
The DREAM lightweight champion, who launched his illustrious MMA career with the DEEP promotion back in 2003, made quick work of Thai boxer Yokthai and MMA newcomer Yokthai Sithoar with a 60-second submission victory via keylock.