Post by The Sandmen on Jul 12, 2017 23:11:18 GMT -5
Cody Garbrandt looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Cody Garbrandt chases Aoki and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aoki steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cody shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Cody showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Great hook by Cody Garbrandt! Shinya Aoki is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Cody Garbrandt away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Cody Garbrandt's head...
Cody leans out of the way.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cody Garbrandt jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cody
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cody is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shinya Aoki just can't get away!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki launches a knee!
Shinya Aoki hits Cody's hard just below the ribs!
Cody doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cody who put distance between them
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cody goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cody Garbrandt holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Cody knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cody avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and counters with a solid straight!
Aoki's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cody steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cody Garbrandt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Cody holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cody Garbrandt holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 2
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Solid kick to the leg from Cody Garbrandt
Aoki checks it.
Cody Garbrandt launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aoki from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Aoki has a small cut in his Mouth
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Cody in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aoki and Cody Garbrandt are cliched up against the cage. Aoki steps for a throw
Cody Garbrandt is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a knee!
Cody blocks that knee.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Cody doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cody who put distance between them
The two exchange wildly
Cody is connecting with a few punches
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Cody who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cody gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shinya Aoki doesn't let Cody Garbrandt get in on his legs.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cody struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cody Garbrandt pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cody Garbrandt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cody tries to take Shinya Aoki down... Aoki stumbles backwards and Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches...
Shinya Aoki dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Cody misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Cody Garbrandt brings Shinya Aoki down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody is trying to counter now!
Cody tries to escape from closed guard...
Cody struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Cody Garbrandt keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Cody tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Cody
He succeeds!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cody blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Cody is trying to counter now!
Cody Garbrandt tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Cody Garbrandt's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cody Garbrandt!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cody breaks the lock showing some skills...
Aoki misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki sits high on Cody Garbrandt's chest looking for some kind of submission
Cody tries to roll and Shinya Aoki loses his balance. That was a risky position and Aoki loses the mount. Cody Garbrandt gains top control.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cody Garbrandt realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody tries to escape from closed guard...
Cody struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Cody Garbrandt slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Cody Garbrandt slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Cody Garbrandt to fight back!
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Cody positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Cody Garbrandt jumps back and jabs
Cody seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Quick hook by Cody Garbrandt
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
Aoki is holding Cody Garbrandt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cody Garbrandt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Cody Garbrandt is standing now.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Cody Garbrandt away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cody Garbrandt throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Aoki's chin! That stops Aoki in his tracks!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cody Garbrandt jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Cody Garbrandt tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cody Garbrandt who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Cody pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and Cody is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt tries to close the guard.
Cody put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Cody holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Cody doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Cody Garbrandt to fight back!
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Cody knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Cody's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cody's side.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt tries to better his position on the ground...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard...
Cody Garbrandt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Cody Garbrandt is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody launches a vicious knee to Shinya Aoki's head!
Aoki pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Shinya Aoki stands up!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cody Garbrandt. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Cody launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Aoki's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cody is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Cody Garbrandt
goes awry.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki launches a hook to the body
Cody Garbrandt moves aside looking for a counter...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cody.
It looks like Aoki was hit by a bus!
Cody decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Aoki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shinya Aoki paws at Cody.
Cody swings ineffectively.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cody
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Cody Garbrandt's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Cody pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cody dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Aoki from the ground!
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Cody Garbrandt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Cody is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Aoki tries to grapple
Cody moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
An overhand right from Cody Garbrandt that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Aoki moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cody with a double overhooks!
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Cody only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Nice punch by Cody Garbrandt
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Cody Garbrandt tries a middle kick
Aoki blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Incredible haymaker from Cody Garbrandt!
You can see Shinya Aoki's head being snapped backwards!
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Aoki.
Cody decides to launch some tentative punches
Cody Garbrandt takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cody goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cody Garbrandt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Cody holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Cody Garbrandt has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Cody doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Cody looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cody is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cody throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Nice punch by Cody Garbrandt
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Cody wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Cody doesn't let Aoki get in on his legs.
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Shinya Aoki! Cody tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Cody is unable to lock that and Aoki breaks the lock
Cody Garbrandt pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cody Garbrandt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cody pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but Cody Garbrandt chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Cody Garbrandt to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Cody is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cody is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Cody's cheek from the guard.
Cody Garbrandt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cody Garbrandt pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Cody Garbrandt tries to open Aoki's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cody Garbrandt. Aoki is unable to cover himself now!
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard...
Cody Garbrandt rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Cody is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has Cody controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cody is unable to move under Aoki control.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Cody is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Cody!
Some big punches are landing!
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shinya Aoki dives for Cody Garbrandt's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Cody Garbrandt steps his leg out of danger while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Cody Garbrandt's head...
It lands flush with Cody Garbrandt's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Cody Garbrandt with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cody steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Cody Garbrandt's head...
It lands flush with Cody Garbrandt's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Cody Garbrandt's head...
It lands flush with Cody Garbrandt's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Quick hook by Cody Garbrandt
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cody Garbrandt and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cody Garbrandt is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cody launches a furious low kick!
Shinya Aoki blocks
Cody misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Cody.
The fighters are clinching.
Cody Garbrandt slightly pushes Aoki into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Aoki throws a lazy kick
Cody dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Cody Garbrandt has left Aoki staggered! Cody Garbrandt should try push forward now and finish this!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cody Garbrandt!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cody steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cody throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Cody Garbrandt throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Aoki's chin! That stops Aoki in his tracks!
Aoki hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Cody Garbrandt has left Aoki unconscious! What a finish by Cody Garbrandt!
Aoki's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Cody Garbrandt by KO (Punch) at 3:06 Round 5
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 44/64 (69%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 10/18 (56%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/29 (21%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 526 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 12/23 (52%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 648 s
Absolute lock for Rookie of the year, approaching Rookie of the Decade.
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Cody Garbrandt chases Aoki and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aoki steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cody shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Cody showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Great hook by Cody Garbrandt! Shinya Aoki is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Cody Garbrandt away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Cody Garbrandt's head...
Cody leans out of the way.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cody Garbrandt jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cody
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cody is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shinya Aoki just can't get away!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki launches a knee!
Shinya Aoki hits Cody's hard just below the ribs!
Cody doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cody who put distance between them
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cody goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cody Garbrandt holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Cody knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cody avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and counters with a solid straight!
Aoki's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cody steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cody Garbrandt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Cody holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cody Garbrandt holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 2
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Solid kick to the leg from Cody Garbrandt
Aoki checks it.
Cody Garbrandt launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aoki from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Aoki has a small cut in his Mouth
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Cody in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aoki and Cody Garbrandt are cliched up against the cage. Aoki steps for a throw
Cody Garbrandt is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a knee!
Cody blocks that knee.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Cody doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cody who put distance between them
The two exchange wildly
Cody is connecting with a few punches
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Cody who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cody gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shinya Aoki doesn't let Cody Garbrandt get in on his legs.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cody struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cody Garbrandt pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cody Garbrandt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cody tries to take Shinya Aoki down... Aoki stumbles backwards and Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches...
Shinya Aoki dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Cody misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Cody Garbrandt brings Shinya Aoki down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody is trying to counter now!
Cody tries to escape from closed guard...
Cody struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Cody Garbrandt keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Cody tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Cody
He succeeds!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cody blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Cody is trying to counter now!
Cody Garbrandt tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Cody Garbrandt's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cody Garbrandt!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cody breaks the lock showing some skills...
Aoki misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki sits high on Cody Garbrandt's chest looking for some kind of submission
Cody tries to roll and Shinya Aoki loses his balance. That was a risky position and Aoki loses the mount. Cody Garbrandt gains top control.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cody Garbrandt realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody tries to escape from closed guard...
Cody struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Cody Garbrandt slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Cody Garbrandt slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Cody Garbrandt to fight back!
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Cody positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Cody Garbrandt jumps back and jabs
Cody seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Quick hook by Cody Garbrandt
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
Aoki is holding Cody Garbrandt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cody Garbrandt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Cody Garbrandt is standing now.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Cody Garbrandt away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cody Garbrandt throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Aoki's chin! That stops Aoki in his tracks!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cody Garbrandt jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Cody Garbrandt tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cody Garbrandt who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Cody pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and Cody is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt tries to close the guard.
Cody put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Cody holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Cody doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Cody Garbrandt to fight back!
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Cody knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Cody's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cody's side.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt tries to better his position on the ground...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard...
Cody Garbrandt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Cody Garbrandt is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody launches a vicious knee to Shinya Aoki's head!
Aoki pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Shinya Aoki stands up!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cody Garbrandt. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Cody launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Aoki's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cody is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Cody Garbrandt
goes awry.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki launches a hook to the body
Cody Garbrandt moves aside looking for a counter...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cody.
It looks like Aoki was hit by a bus!
Cody decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Aoki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shinya Aoki paws at Cody.
Cody swings ineffectively.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cody
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Cody Garbrandt's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Cody pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cody dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Aoki from the ground!
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Cody Garbrandt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Cody is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Aoki tries to grapple
Cody moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
An overhand right from Cody Garbrandt that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Aoki moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cody with a double overhooks!
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Cody only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Nice punch by Cody Garbrandt
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Cody Garbrandt tries a middle kick
Aoki blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Incredible haymaker from Cody Garbrandt!
You can see Shinya Aoki's head being snapped backwards!
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Aoki.
Cody decides to launch some tentative punches
Cody Garbrandt takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cody goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cody Garbrandt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Cody holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Cody Garbrandt has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Cody doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Cody looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cody is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cody throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Nice punch by Cody Garbrandt
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Cody wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Cody doesn't let Aoki get in on his legs.
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Shinya Aoki! Cody tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Cody is unable to lock that and Aoki breaks the lock
Cody Garbrandt pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cody Garbrandt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cody pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but Cody Garbrandt chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Cody Garbrandt to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Cody is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cody is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Cody's cheek from the guard.
Cody Garbrandt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cody Garbrandt pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Cody Garbrandt tries to open Aoki's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cody Garbrandt. Aoki is unable to cover himself now!
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard...
Cody Garbrandt rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Cody is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has Cody controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cody is unable to move under Aoki control.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Cody is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Cody!
Some big punches are landing!
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shinya Aoki dives for Cody Garbrandt's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Cody Garbrandt steps his leg out of danger while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Cody Garbrandt's head...
It lands flush with Cody Garbrandt's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Cody Garbrandt with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cody steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Cody Garbrandt's head...
It lands flush with Cody Garbrandt's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Cody Garbrandt's head...
It lands flush with Cody Garbrandt's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Quick hook by Cody Garbrandt
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cody Garbrandt and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cody Garbrandt is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cody launches a furious low kick!
Shinya Aoki blocks
Cody misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Cody.
The fighters are clinching.
Cody Garbrandt slightly pushes Aoki into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Aoki throws a lazy kick
Cody dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Cody Garbrandt has left Aoki staggered! Cody Garbrandt should try push forward now and finish this!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cody Garbrandt!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cody steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cody throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Cody Garbrandt throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Aoki's chin! That stops Aoki in his tracks!
Aoki hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Cody Garbrandt has left Aoki unconscious! What a finish by Cody Garbrandt!
Aoki's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Cody Garbrandt by KO (Punch) at 3:06 Round 5
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 44/64 (69%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 10/18 (56%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/29 (21%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 526 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 12/23 (52%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 648 s
Absolute lock for Rookie of the year, approaching Rookie of the Decade.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!