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
| 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. |
References
- ^ Aaron Aby @aaronabymma on X (8 February 2024). "Thank you my mate (for the birthday wishes)". X.com. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Football with Bale to MMA after cancer" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Aaron Aby Stats, News, Bio". ESPN.
- ^ Coleman, Tom (3 January 2022). "Welsh fighter and cancer survivor with cystic fibrosis was given weeks to live". WalesOnline.
- ^ "Aaron Aby, Inspirational Wrexham MMA fighter, set for match in Manchester". The Leader.
- ^ "Meet the MMA fighter with Cystic Fibrosis who beat cancer to become title contender". 13 August 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Thomas (1 April 2022). "MMA fighter and cancer survivor Aaron Aby set for 'toughest fight to date'". North Wales Live.
- ^ "Inspirational Wrexham fighter, Aaron Aby, nominated for world MMA award". The Leader.
- ^ "Award for lung disease footballer". 28 May 2008 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Aby impresses with victory over former world champ" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Morris, Lydia (13 April 2020). "MMA fighter with cystic fibrosis tells how he is now facing down coronavirus following cancer battle". North Wales Live.
- ^ BBC Sport (21 March 2024). "Aaron Aby to fight Sam Creasey for Oktagon flyweight title". bbc.com. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ Staff (20 April 2024). "Oktagon 56: Aby vs. Creasey Full Results". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ a b Arron Evans (28 September 2024). "Wrexham MMA star Aaron Aby continues to climb through ranks". leaderlive.co.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Oktagon MMA (10 November 2024). "OKTAGON 63 TOURNAMENT RESULTS: SLOVAKIAN MIRACLE BUCHINGER AND SHOCKING TWISTS". oktagonmma.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Opening A Brand New Gym & Fight News...?" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Arron Evans (20 January 2024). "Wrexham: Aaron Aby set to return to OKTAGON this month". leaderlive.co.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Aaron Aby". Sherdog. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
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