Post by The Sandmen on Dec 17, 2012 12:00:39 GMT -5
Kenny Florian doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki sits over his knees and pushes away KenFlo's leg!
KenFlo closes his legs around Shinya Aoki's leg. Aoki is not able to move away now!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
KenFlo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing KenFlo to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo 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 1:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
KenFlo blocks.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Kenny Florian seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian throws up a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki pushes Kenny Florian against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! KenFlo doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Aoki steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Kenny Florian is standing now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki paws at KenFlo.
KenFlo swings ineffectively.
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 KenFlo
Kenny Florian sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes Kenny Florian back to the ground.
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
KenFlo breaks free.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki pushes Kenny Florian against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kenny Florian struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Aoki's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
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 1:55 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian slightly pushes Aoki into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki launches a low kick
that almost wrenches KenFlo's knee!
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Kenny Florian regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Kenny Florian 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.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aoki moves back and takes a deep breath.
Middle kick from KenFlo.
The kick just misses.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Shinya Aoki
mostly hits air.
KenFlo is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kenny Florian moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Kenny Florian fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. He made it look easy!
KenFlo 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a knee!
Shinya Aoki hits KenFlo's hard just below the ribs!
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
KenFlo struggles and protects himself.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki launches a body shot
KenFlo evades.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
KenFlo receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
KenFlo is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Aoki is smart enough to block that one.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to improve position.
KenFlo adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in KenFlo open guard now
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
KenFlo launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
KenFlo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
KenFlo breaks the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Stand up! This is what KenFlo's cornermen are shouting. Shinya Aoki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shinya Aoki isolates Kenny Florian's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kenny Florian is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki hooks KenFlo's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
Kenny Florian manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki is locking that Triangle Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Crippling lock!
KenFlo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
KenFlo tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aoki is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Aoki steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
KenFlo launches a furious low kick!
Aoki receives a hard blow on his right leg!
KenFlo has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki struggles a bit before breaking KenFlo's attemp of grappling
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Good front kick from KenFlo!
Shinya Aoki blocks
Solid kick to the leg from Shinya Aoki
that visibly pains KenFlo.
KenFlo hyper-extended his left leg
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
Kenny Florian fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Aoki easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
KenFlo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Kenny Florian is on half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
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 is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kenny Florian
Solid shots!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian launches a body shot
Aoki dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Kenny Florian to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! KenFlo is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
KenFlo hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo struggles to free himself
KenFlo hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Kenny Florian's head...
It lands flush with Kenny Florian's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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.
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in KenFlo open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki pushes Kenny Florian against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! KenFlo doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Kenny Florian tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
KenFlo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Aoki is locking that guillotine...
KenFlo's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That guillotine looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Kenny Florian can't find a way out! His face is turning purple and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (guillotine) at 4:32 Round 4
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 9/28 (32%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 670 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/18 (39%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 14/14 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Aoki is absolutely amazing at taking the fight to someone, and pushing and pushing and pushing. He does minimal damage for a long time, and just wears the other guy down. Then as soon as the other guy gives him an opening, SUBMISSION (or decision win). I kinda like his style here. Probably boring to watch in real life tho. That said, though, this was still no flash-submission or anything - this was a long, slow beatdown and breaking of will, THEN the sub. Gruelling stuff.
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki sits over his knees and pushes away KenFlo's leg!
KenFlo closes his legs around Shinya Aoki's leg. Aoki is not able to move away now!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
KenFlo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing KenFlo to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo 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 1:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
KenFlo blocks.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Kenny Florian seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian throws up a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki pushes Kenny Florian against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! KenFlo doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Aoki steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Kenny Florian is standing now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki paws at KenFlo.
KenFlo swings ineffectively.
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 KenFlo
Kenny Florian sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes Kenny Florian back to the ground.
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
KenFlo breaks free.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki pushes Kenny Florian against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kenny Florian struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Aoki's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
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 1:55 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian slightly pushes Aoki into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki launches a low kick
that almost wrenches KenFlo's knee!
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Kenny Florian regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Kenny Florian 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.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aoki moves back and takes a deep breath.
Middle kick from KenFlo.
The kick just misses.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Shinya Aoki
mostly hits air.
KenFlo is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kenny Florian moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Kenny Florian fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. He made it look easy!
KenFlo 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a knee!
Shinya Aoki hits KenFlo's hard just below the ribs!
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
KenFlo struggles and protects himself.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki launches a body shot
KenFlo evades.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
KenFlo receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
KenFlo is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Aoki is smart enough to block that one.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to improve position.
KenFlo adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in KenFlo open guard now
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
KenFlo launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
KenFlo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
KenFlo breaks the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Stand up! This is what KenFlo's cornermen are shouting. Shinya Aoki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shinya Aoki isolates Kenny Florian's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kenny Florian is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki hooks KenFlo's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
Kenny Florian manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki is locking that Triangle Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Crippling lock!
KenFlo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
KenFlo tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aoki is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Aoki steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
KenFlo launches a furious low kick!
Aoki receives a hard blow on his right leg!
KenFlo has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki struggles a bit before breaking KenFlo's attemp of grappling
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Good front kick from KenFlo!
Shinya Aoki blocks
Solid kick to the leg from Shinya Aoki
that visibly pains KenFlo.
KenFlo hyper-extended his left leg
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
Kenny Florian fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Aoki easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
KenFlo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Kenny Florian is on half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
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 is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kenny Florian
Solid shots!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian launches a body shot
Aoki dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Kenny Florian to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! KenFlo is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
KenFlo hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo struggles to free himself
KenFlo hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Kenny Florian's head...
It lands flush with Kenny Florian's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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.
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in KenFlo open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki pushes Kenny Florian against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! KenFlo doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Kenny Florian tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
KenFlo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Aoki is locking that guillotine...
KenFlo's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That guillotine looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Kenny Florian can't find a way out! His face is turning purple and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (guillotine) at 4:32 Round 4
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 9/28 (32%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 670 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/18 (39%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 14/14 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Aoki is absolutely amazing at taking the fight to someone, and pushing and pushing and pushing. He does minimal damage for a long time, and just wears the other guy down. Then as soon as the other guy gives him an opening, SUBMISSION (or decision win). I kinda like his style here. Probably boring to watch in real life tho. That said, though, this was still no flash-submission or anything - this was a long, slow beatdown and breaking of will, THEN the sub. Gruelling stuff.