Post by The Sandmen on Jan 26, 2021 20:25:12 GMT -5
Miguel Torres 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.
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shinya Aoki is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Torres and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Miguel Torres slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miguel Torres struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Torres 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Torres sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miguel Torres sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Miguel Torres slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Torres cartwheels towards Aoki!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shinya Aoki.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres tries a kimura
Aoki breaks the lock.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Aoki creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shinya Aoki rolls over himself and stands up while Miguel Torres rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. 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.
Torres is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres isolates Shinya Aoki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Torres 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Aoki 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.
Miguel Torres throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Torres and breaks the clinch.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Solid jabs from Shinya Aoki.
Torres defends.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Torres spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Torres is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Miguel Torres jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Torres's moves on the ground.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Torres throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Aoki's defense muffles the blows.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Miguel Torres tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Aoki dodges that
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Aoki to try something else.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miguel Torres can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Torres only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Miguel Torres gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Miguel Torres was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki cartwheels towards Torres!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Miguel Torres.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Torres!
Aoki blocks that kick with his leg.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Shinya Aoki wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Torres pulls his arm out of danger.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Miguel Torres's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Aoki doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Aoki is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Torres tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Miguel Torres to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Punishing hold!
Miguel Torres lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Miguel Torres is running out of time!
Torres pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Aoki.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres struggles to free himself
Torres struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That leglock from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Torres is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki hooks Torres's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miguel Torres manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is 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.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by Miguel Torres.
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.
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Torres can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Aoki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres 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 Torres
Miguel Torres gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Miguel Torres was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Torres misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Aoki to try something else.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Torres 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 pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Miguel Torres sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres 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.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Miguel Torres's guard...
Torres doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
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 clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres tries to pull guard on Shinya Aoki...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Miguel Torres's guard...
Torres doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Torres misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by Miguel Torres.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains half guard.
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.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Torres pulls his arm out of danger.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Miguel Torres lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Miguel Torres is running out of time!
Miguel Torres postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
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.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres moves on the ground
Torres cannot take advantage in the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Torres struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres moves on the ground
Torres cannot take advantage in the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki is locking that Triangle Choke...
That Triangle Choke from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Torres struggles to free himself
Torres struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miguel Torres! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki opts to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Torres breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn away and scramble out. Miguel Torres takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Shinya Aoki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Torres wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Aoki doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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 Torres
Aoki tries to improve position.
Torres adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki is in closed guard... Torres 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 Torres
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Torres's abdomen
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Miguel Torres down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
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 5
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Torres goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
Torres misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Miguel Torres to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Torres is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres 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.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Torres.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miguel Torres struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
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.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Miguel Torres lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Miguel Torres is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Miguel Torres lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Miguel Torres is running out of time!
Torres struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Inside leg kick from Torres
that goes awry.
Shinya Aoki and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shinya Aoki throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Torres's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 4/18 (22%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 6/1 (600%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1032 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 15/17 (88%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1031 s
Aoki managed his stamina reasonably well here, so despite a long fight, it didn't appear that grueling. Maybe in part becuase he wasn't doing much damage. Either way, his stamina should be in good shape for ROund 2.
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shinya Aoki is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Torres and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Miguel Torres slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miguel Torres struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Torres 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Torres sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miguel Torres sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Miguel Torres slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Torres cartwheels towards Aoki!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shinya Aoki.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres tries a kimura
Aoki breaks the lock.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Aoki creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shinya Aoki rolls over himself and stands up while Miguel Torres rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. 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.
Torres is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres isolates Shinya Aoki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Torres 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Aoki 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.
Miguel Torres throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Torres and breaks the clinch.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Solid jabs from Shinya Aoki.
Torres defends.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Torres spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Torres is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Miguel Torres jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Torres's moves on the ground.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Torres throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Aoki's defense muffles the blows.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Miguel Torres tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Aoki dodges that
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Aoki to try something else.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miguel Torres can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Torres only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Miguel Torres gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Miguel Torres was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki cartwheels towards Torres!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Miguel Torres.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Torres!
Aoki blocks that kick with his leg.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Shinya Aoki wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Torres pulls his arm out of danger.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Miguel Torres's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Aoki doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Aoki is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Torres tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Miguel Torres to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Punishing hold!
Miguel Torres lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Miguel Torres is running out of time!
Torres pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Aoki.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres struggles to free himself
Torres struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That leglock from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Torres is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki hooks Torres's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miguel Torres manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is 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.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by Miguel Torres.
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.
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Torres can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Aoki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres 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 Torres
Miguel Torres gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Miguel Torres was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Torres misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Aoki to try something else.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Torres 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 pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Miguel Torres sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres 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.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Miguel Torres's guard...
Torres doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
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 clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres tries to pull guard on Shinya Aoki...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Miguel Torres's guard...
Torres doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Torres misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by Miguel Torres.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains half guard.
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.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Torres pulls his arm out of danger.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Miguel Torres lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Miguel Torres is running out of time!
Miguel Torres postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
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.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres moves on the ground
Torres cannot take advantage in the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Torres struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres moves on the ground
Torres cannot take advantage in the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki is locking that Triangle Choke...
That Triangle Choke from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Torres struggles to free himself
Torres struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miguel Torres! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki opts to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Torres breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn away and scramble out. Miguel Torres takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Shinya Aoki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Torres wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Aoki doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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 Torres
Aoki tries to improve position.
Torres adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki is in closed guard... Torres 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 Torres
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Torres's abdomen
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Miguel Torres down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
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 5
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Torres goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
Torres misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Miguel Torres to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Torres is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres 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.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Torres.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miguel Torres struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
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.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Miguel Torres lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Miguel Torres is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Miguel Torres lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Miguel Torres is running out of time!
Torres struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Inside leg kick from Torres
that goes awry.
Shinya Aoki and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shinya Aoki throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Torres's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 4/18 (22%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 6/1 (600%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1032 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 15/17 (88%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1031 s
Aoki managed his stamina reasonably well here, so despite a long fight, it didn't appear that grueling. Maybe in part becuase he wasn't doing much damage. Either way, his stamina should be in good shape for ROund 2.