Post by The Sandmen on Feb 22, 2018 23:58:32 GMT -5
Demetrious Johnson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Shinya Aoki is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Mighty Mouse and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Mighty Mouse is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Mighty Mouse's neck!
Mighty Mouse pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Aoki closes his legs around Demetrious Johnson's leg. Mighty Mouse is not able to move away now!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Demetrious Johnson slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demetrious Johnson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Mighty Mouse to try something else.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Nice moves from Demetrious Johnson who positions himself for using his knees on Aoki!
One, two! Look at Shinya Aoki's grimace of pain!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn in and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Shinya Aoki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Demetrious Johnson goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mighty Mouse struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Shinya Aoki moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Aoki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Mighty Mouse doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Mighty Mouse put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Aoki is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Demetrious Johnson regains full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mighty Mouse leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Demetrious Johnson holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg...
Mighty Mouse rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Demetrious Johnson isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Demetrious Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Crushing shot to Mighty Mouse's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mighty Mouse leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg...
Mighty Mouse rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Demetrious Johnson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Demetrious Johnson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Demetrious Johnson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aoki
Aoki wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
Aoki dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Aoki launches a stiff jab!
Mighty Mouse ducks that one.
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mighty Mouse launches a hook to the body
Shinya Aoki moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki swings...
...no good.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mighty Mouse spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mighty Mouse is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Mighty Mouse to try something else.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Demetrious Johnson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demetrious Johnson! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mighty Mouse struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mighty Mouse is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Demetrious Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Aoki creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid shot from Demetrious Johnson to the body.
Aoki blocks in time.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and frees his leg!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Aoki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Mighty Mouse doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Mighty Mouse quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Aoki suddenly holds Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Shinya Aoki!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Demetrious Johnson slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demetrious Johnson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Mighty Mouse to try something else.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson 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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Mighty Mouse struggles in the ground trying to break Aoki's control
Aoki is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Mighty Mouse struggles in the ground trying to break Aoki's control
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Demetrious Johnson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Demetrious Johnson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Aoki!
Demetrious Johnson blocks
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Demetrious Johnson to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
Mighty Mouse blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mighty Mouse can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mighty Mouse has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Aoki is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki slides his arm under Demetrious Johnson's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Demetrious Johnson pushes up and slides Shinya Aoki's arm over his chin.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse 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.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse tries to take Shinya Aoki to the ground from the clinch...
Aoki shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson tries to holds Shinya Aoki in a clinch against the fence
Aoki escapes from the clinch before Demetrious Johnson could keep him in place
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mighty Mouse is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Demetrious Johnson tries to turn into his oponent...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Mighty Mouse scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Mighty Mouse wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Aoki doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mighty Mouse struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Mighty Mouse quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki cartwheels towards Mighty Mouse!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Demetrious Johnson.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Mighty Mouse tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Demetrious Johnson is unable to take him down
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse hyper-extended his left leg
That leglock looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
That leglock looks tight...
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to open Mighty Mouse's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shinya Aoki. Mighty Mouse is unable to cover himself now!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki hovers above Mighty Mouse
Good punches to Mighty Mouse's body.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Aoki's moves.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Aoki goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
Mighty Mouse Hyper-extended his left arm
Mighty Mouse struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Demetrious Johnson taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Armbar) at 4:24 Round 5
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 7/4 (175%)
GnP strikes 5/16 (31%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1084 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/11 (64%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1084 s
Welcome to the New World.
Shinya Aoki is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Mighty Mouse and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Mighty Mouse is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Mighty Mouse's neck!
Mighty Mouse pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Aoki closes his legs around Demetrious Johnson's leg. Mighty Mouse is not able to move away now!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Demetrious Johnson slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demetrious Johnson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Mighty Mouse to try something else.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Nice moves from Demetrious Johnson who positions himself for using his knees on Aoki!
One, two! Look at Shinya Aoki's grimace of pain!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn in and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Shinya Aoki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Demetrious Johnson goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mighty Mouse struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Aoki
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Shinya Aoki moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Aoki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Mighty Mouse doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Mighty Mouse put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Aoki is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Demetrious Johnson regains full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mighty Mouse leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Demetrious Johnson holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg...
Mighty Mouse rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Demetrious Johnson isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Demetrious Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Crushing shot to Mighty Mouse's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mighty Mouse leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg...
Mighty Mouse rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Demetrious Johnson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Demetrious Johnson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Demetrious Johnson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aoki
Aoki wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
Aoki dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Aoki launches a stiff jab!
Mighty Mouse ducks that one.
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mighty Mouse launches a hook to the body
Shinya Aoki moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki swings...
...no good.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mighty Mouse spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mighty Mouse is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Mighty Mouse to try something else.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Demetrious Johnson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demetrious Johnson! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mighty Mouse struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mighty Mouse is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Demetrious Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Aoki creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid shot from Demetrious Johnson to the body.
Aoki blocks in time.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and frees his leg!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Aoki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Mighty Mouse doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Mighty Mouse quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Aoki suddenly holds Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Shinya Aoki!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Demetrious Johnson slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demetrious Johnson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Mighty Mouse to try something else.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson 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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Mighty Mouse struggles in the ground trying to break Aoki's control
Aoki is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Mighty Mouse struggles in the ground trying to break Aoki's control
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Demetrious Johnson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Demetrious Johnson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Aoki!
Demetrious Johnson blocks
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Demetrious Johnson to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
Mighty Mouse blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Aoki
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mighty Mouse can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mighty Mouse has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Aoki is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki slides his arm under Demetrious Johnson's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Demetrious Johnson pushes up and slides Shinya Aoki's arm over his chin.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse 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.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse tries to take Shinya Aoki to the ground from the clinch...
Aoki shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson tries to holds Shinya Aoki in a clinch against the fence
Aoki escapes from the clinch before Demetrious Johnson could keep him in place
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mighty Mouse is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Demetrious Johnson tries to turn into his oponent...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Mighty Mouse scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Mighty Mouse wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Aoki doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mighty Mouse struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Mighty Mouse quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki cartwheels towards Mighty Mouse!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Demetrious Johnson.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Mighty Mouse tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Demetrious Johnson is unable to take him down
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse hyper-extended his left leg
That leglock looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
That leglock looks tight...
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to open Mighty Mouse's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shinya Aoki. Mighty Mouse is unable to cover himself now!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki hovers above Mighty Mouse
Good punches to Mighty Mouse's body.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Aoki's moves.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Aoki goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
Mighty Mouse Hyper-extended his left arm
Mighty Mouse struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Demetrious Johnson taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Armbar) at 4:24 Round 5
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 7/4 (175%)
GnP strikes 5/16 (31%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1084 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/11 (64%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1084 s
Welcome to the New World.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!