Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2013 18:27:49 GMT -5
B.J. Penn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. looks to be in very good shape.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
B.J. Penn sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal combination from B.J. Penn!
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 B.J.
Aoki is moving on the ground...
B.J. tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. 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!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. cannot take advantage in the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
B.J. blocks.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Aoki steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from B.J. Penn.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as B.J. can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of B.J. Penn and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
B.J. Penn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing B.J. to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J.
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to free his leg...
B.J. doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki hooks B.J.'s right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
B.J. Penn manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
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 B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Aoki steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aoki's Nose is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. 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 B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in B.J. open guard now
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Good looking punches from Shinya Aoki on the ground
They could take their toll on B.J..
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
B.J. Penn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn 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 B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! B.J. is in trouble now!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Hard blow to Aoki's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki goes for an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Some counter punches against B.J. Penn
land while he's on his bicycle.
A left hook from B.J.
grazes the chin of Aoki.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Shinya Aoki wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
B.J. climbs to his feet and is standing now.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
It lands flush with B.J. Penn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Shinya Aoki gets ahold of B.J. Penn's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Shinya Aoki cannot lock it up. B.J. Penn smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Shinya Aoki remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. B.J. steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki now.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shinya Aoki tries to turn in and scramble out. B.J. Penn timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Shinya Aoki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
It lands flush with B.J. Penn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
B.J. Penn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid kick to the leg from Shinya Aoki
that visibly pains B.J..
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to B.J.'s head
Those punches are hitting! B.J. covers his head!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a knee!
B.J. blocks that knee.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab one of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shinya Aoki sprawls and remain on his feet
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch B.J. Penn work his BJJ game.
B.J. Penn tries to close the guard.
B.J. put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shinya Aoki is not able to stop Aoki ground skills and B.J. Penn moves to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki passes his leg around B.J. Penn's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
B.J. works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows B.J. Penn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn into his oponent...
Crippling lock!
That Banana Split looks tight...
B.J. Penn tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Aoki scrammbles 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.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Deep breaths from B.J. Penn who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
B.J. Penn holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
B.J. Penn holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn 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. B.J. Penn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Aoki blocks and pushes his opponent.
Pulverizing punch to Aoki's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shinya Aoki fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
B.J. blocks and pushes his opponent.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
miss their mark.
Solid kick to the leg from Shinya Aoki
that visibly pains B.J..
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Aoki's ribs hard
B.J. Penn tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
B.J. creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Aoki goes for an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. reels from the strikes.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
B.J. Penn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. 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 side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
B.J. Penn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from B.J.
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Forehead
B.J. Penn is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice beating Shinya Aoki has received.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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 B.J.
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
B.J. Penn put Aoki in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 20/31 (65%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 15/34 (44%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 883 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 13/17 (76%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 923 s
Wow, a CRAZY-close fight. Both fellows exhausted by the end of this one. Penn got the better of Aoki in terms of damage-dealt, but I guess it's hard for the judges to ignore 13 takedowns. That looks pretty fricken dominating when you are watching a fight. I also love that Penn wasn;t afraid to get into a submission war with Aoki, performing 17 of his own sub attempts. These guys have such a delightful rivalry here. Love it.
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. looks to be in very good shape.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
B.J. Penn sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal combination from B.J. Penn!
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 B.J.
Aoki is moving on the ground...
B.J. tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. 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!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. cannot take advantage in the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
B.J. blocks.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Aoki steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from B.J. Penn.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as B.J. can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of B.J. Penn and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
B.J. Penn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing B.J. to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J.
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to free his leg...
B.J. doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki hooks B.J.'s right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
B.J. Penn manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
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 B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Aoki steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aoki's Nose is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. 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 B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in B.J. open guard now
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Good looking punches from Shinya Aoki on the ground
They could take their toll on B.J..
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
B.J. Penn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn 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 B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! B.J. is in trouble now!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Hard blow to Aoki's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki goes for an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Some counter punches against B.J. Penn
land while he's on his bicycle.
A left hook from B.J.
grazes the chin of Aoki.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Shinya Aoki wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
B.J. climbs to his feet and is standing now.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
It lands flush with B.J. Penn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Shinya Aoki gets ahold of B.J. Penn's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Shinya Aoki cannot lock it up. B.J. Penn smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Shinya Aoki remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. B.J. steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki now.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shinya Aoki tries to turn in and scramble out. B.J. Penn timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Shinya Aoki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
It lands flush with B.J. Penn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
B.J. Penn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid kick to the leg from Shinya Aoki
that visibly pains B.J..
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to B.J.'s head
Those punches are hitting! B.J. covers his head!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a knee!
B.J. blocks that knee.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab one of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shinya Aoki sprawls and remain on his feet
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch B.J. Penn work his BJJ game.
B.J. Penn tries to close the guard.
B.J. put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shinya Aoki is not able to stop Aoki ground skills and B.J. Penn moves to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki passes his leg around B.J. Penn's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
B.J. works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows B.J. Penn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn into his oponent...
Crippling lock!
That Banana Split looks tight...
B.J. Penn tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Aoki scrammbles 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.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Deep breaths from B.J. Penn who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
B.J. Penn holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
B.J. Penn holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn 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. B.J. Penn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Aoki blocks and pushes his opponent.
Pulverizing punch to Aoki's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shinya Aoki fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
B.J. blocks and pushes his opponent.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
miss their mark.
Solid kick to the leg from Shinya Aoki
that visibly pains B.J..
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Aoki's ribs hard
B.J. Penn tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
B.J. creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Aoki goes for an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. reels from the strikes.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
B.J. Penn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. 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 side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
B.J. Penn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from B.J.
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Forehead
B.J. Penn is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice beating Shinya Aoki has received.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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 B.J.
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
B.J. Penn put Aoki in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 20/31 (65%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 15/34 (44%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 883 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 13/17 (76%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 923 s
Wow, a CRAZY-close fight. Both fellows exhausted by the end of this one. Penn got the better of Aoki in terms of damage-dealt, but I guess it's hard for the judges to ignore 13 takedowns. That looks pretty fricken dominating when you are watching a fight. I also love that Penn wasn;t afraid to get into a submission war with Aoki, performing 17 of his own sub attempts. These guys have such a delightful rivalry here. Love it.