Post by The Sandmen on Oct 29, 2012 14:38:09 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Yves Edwards raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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The fight gets underway.
Edwards launches a furious low kick!
Shinya Aoki blocks
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A punch from Shinya Aoki
grazes Edwards's left cheek.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yves Edwards didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Edwards 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Edwards breaks free.
Edwards tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edwards
Edwards wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Yves Edwards throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Aoki.
Aoki is holding Yves Edwards's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki pushes Yves Edwards against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Edwards doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki isolates Yves Edwards's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yves Edwards is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki hovers above Edwards
Yves Edwards stops him from throwing strikes.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Yves Edwards's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Solid low kick from Shinya Aoki.
Edwards deflects it.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Yves Edwards swings...
hard impact to Aoki's face!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Yves Edwards fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yves Edwards is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Edwards tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Edwards tries to breaks Shinya Aoki's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Edwards launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Aoki's ribs.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Yves Edwards down... Edwards stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edwards's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Yves Edwards's face!
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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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Edwards wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edwards moves forward and holds Aoki
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Yves Edwards to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Edwards is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards 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.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Yves Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Edwards launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Shinya Aoki hooks Edwards's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yves Edwards manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Aoki misses a step and Yves Edwards sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Edwards is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edwards is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Edwards throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A left hook from Edwards
falls short.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yves Edwards didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Edwards tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Edwards launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Yves Edwards tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Edwards's punches
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Yves Edwards in his guard...
Yves Edwards keeps good control and remains in full 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Edwards moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Shinya Aoki checks the kick.
Edwards misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Shinya Aoki
that stun Edwards.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Yves Edwards
Blocked by Edwards.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Edwards tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yves Edwards controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Edwards, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Yves Edwards is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Edwards launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edwards goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Edwards's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Yves Edwards can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki isolates Yves Edwards's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Yves Edwards manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Yves Edwards 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Yves Edwards fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edwards goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Yves Edwards 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 open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Yves Edwards's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Edwards's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards has seen better days.
Edwards 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.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edwards is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Yves Edwards 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 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edwards launches a hook to the body
Shinya Aoki moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shinya Aoki!
Edwards is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Yves Edwards's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Edwards is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Edwards breaks free.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg...
Shinya Aoki uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edwards's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Shinya Aoki hooks Edwards's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yves Edwards manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Punishing hold!
Edwards struggles to free himself
Yves Edwards cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put Edwards in half guard.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Yves Edwards keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Aoki
Yves Edwards tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Yves Edwards passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Good looking punches from Yves Edwards on the ground
They could take their toll on Aoki.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Left cheek
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Yves Edwards is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Edwards tries to launch a few punches to Shinya Aoki
Aoki is able to achieve closed guard and counter Yves Edwards's punches.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edwards
He is not able to do it
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Edwards's neck!
Edwards pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edwards pulls his arm out of danger.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Edwards throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Blocked by Aoki.
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.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edwards misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Edwards waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Yves Edwards is on half guard!
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Yves Edwards postures up and breaks the triangle.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Aoki
Edwards tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Yves Edwards looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Aoki
Edwards is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Edwards is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Yves Edwards!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Aoki's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Yves Edwards wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Aoki!
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edwards goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki aggressively and repeatedly punches Edwards.
Good job by Edwards blocking and slipping the blows.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Yves Edwards can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Aoki leads with a punch
Yves Edwards evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Aoki throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edwards moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
Edwards receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
A right hand from Shinya Aoki
misses its target.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Yves Edwards tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Yves Edwards
that nearly tags Aoki.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edwards
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Edwards grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Aoki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A punch from Yves Edwards
grazes Aoki's left cheek.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Edwards has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Shinya Aoki by TKO (Cut) at 1:48 Round 5
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 785 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/39 (18%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 785 s
Good fight. Aoki works hard but has like...no finishing ability. He was clearly winning this fight, but Edwards was not that close to ever going out or being finished. (Unless his sub. D was bad).
Yves Edwards raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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The fight gets underway.
Edwards launches a furious low kick!
Shinya Aoki blocks
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A punch from Shinya Aoki
grazes Edwards's left cheek.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yves Edwards didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Edwards 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Edwards breaks free.
Edwards tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edwards
Edwards wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Yves Edwards throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Aoki.
Aoki is holding Yves Edwards's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki pushes Yves Edwards against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Edwards doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki isolates Yves Edwards's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yves Edwards is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki hovers above Edwards
Yves Edwards stops him from throwing strikes.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Yves Edwards's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Solid low kick from Shinya Aoki.
Edwards deflects it.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Yves Edwards swings...
hard impact to Aoki's face!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Yves Edwards fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yves Edwards is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Edwards tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Edwards tries to breaks Shinya Aoki's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Edwards launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Aoki's ribs.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Yves Edwards down... Edwards stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edwards's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Yves Edwards's face!
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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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Edwards wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edwards moves forward and holds Aoki
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Yves Edwards to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Edwards is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards 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.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Yves Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Edwards launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Shinya Aoki hooks Edwards's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yves Edwards manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Aoki misses a step and Yves Edwards sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Edwards is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edwards is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Edwards throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A left hook from Edwards
falls short.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yves Edwards didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Edwards tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Edwards launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Yves Edwards tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Edwards's punches
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Yves Edwards in his guard...
Yves Edwards keeps good control and remains in full 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Edwards moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Shinya Aoki checks the kick.
Edwards misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Shinya Aoki
that stun Edwards.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Yves Edwards
Blocked by Edwards.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Edwards tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yves Edwards controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Edwards, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Yves Edwards is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Edwards launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edwards goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Edwards's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Yves Edwards can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki isolates Yves Edwards's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Yves Edwards manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Yves Edwards 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Yves Edwards fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edwards goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Yves Edwards 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 open guard over Edwards
Aoki is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Yves Edwards's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Edwards's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards has seen better days.
Edwards 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.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edwards is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Yves Edwards 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 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edwards launches a hook to the body
Shinya Aoki moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shinya Aoki!
Edwards is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Yves Edwards's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Edwards is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Edwards breaks free.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg...
Shinya Aoki uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edwards's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Shinya Aoki hooks Edwards's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yves Edwards manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Punishing hold!
Edwards struggles to free himself
Yves Edwards cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put Edwards in half guard.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Yves Edwards keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Aoki
Yves Edwards tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Yves Edwards passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Good looking punches from Yves Edwards on the ground
They could take their toll on Aoki.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Left cheek
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Yves Edwards is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Edwards tries to launch a few punches to Shinya Aoki
Aoki is able to achieve closed guard and counter Yves Edwards's punches.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edwards
He is not able to do it
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Edwards's neck!
Edwards pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edwards pulls his arm out of danger.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Edwards throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Blocked by Aoki.
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.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edwards
Aoki is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edwards misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Edwards waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Yves Edwards is on half guard!
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Yves Edwards postures up and breaks the triangle.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Aoki
Edwards tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Yves Edwards looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Aoki
Edwards is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Edwards is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Yves Edwards!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Aoki's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Yves Edwards wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Aoki!
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edwards goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki aggressively and repeatedly punches Edwards.
Good job by Edwards blocking and slipping the blows.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Yves Edwards can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Aoki leads with a punch
Yves Edwards evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Aoki throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edwards moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
Edwards receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
A right hand from Shinya Aoki
misses its target.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Yves Edwards tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Yves Edwards
that nearly tags Aoki.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edwards
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Edwards grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Aoki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A punch from Yves Edwards
grazes Aoki's left cheek.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Edwards has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Shinya Aoki by TKO (Cut) at 1:48 Round 5
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 785 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/39 (18%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 785 s
Good fight. Aoki works hard but has like...no finishing ability. He was clearly winning this fight, but Edwards was not that close to ever going out or being finished. (Unless his sub. D was bad).