Post by The Sandmen on Jan 12, 2014 14:39:42 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Takanori Gomi looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock looks tight...
Gomi is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki is in open guard over Gomi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Gomi hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Gomi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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.
Tremendous strikes from Gomi!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Gomi in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Gomi's head
Nothing from this... Shinya Aoki seems frustrated.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
Takanori Gomi pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Takanori Gomi
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aoki blocks Takanori Gomi's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 tries to better his position on the ground...
Gomi holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Takanori Gomi's guard...
Gomi doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Gomi
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
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 Gomi
Shinya Aoki pushes Gomi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! Gomi is in trouble now!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Takanori Gomi breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gomi pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Takanori Gomi!
Aoki ducks under...
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gomi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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 half guard over Gomi
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
Gomi wraps his leg around Shinya Aoki leg and prevents him from moving.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Gomi 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!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Gomi
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gomi pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Aoki
Gomi gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Takanori Gomi arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gomi misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Aoki is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Takanori Gomi lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Takanori Gomi is running out of time!
That Triangle Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Gomi tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Takanori Gomi to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
That Triangle Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Takanori Gomi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Aoki
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Gomi is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has Gomi controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Aoki manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Gomi
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki locks Takanori Gomi's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Takanori Gomi to the mat.
He can't keep control over Takanori Gomi's body. Takanori Gomi scrammbles back to his feet.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 2
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Takanori Gomi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing Gomi to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Aoki is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Gomi tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Takanori Gomi to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Gomi pulls his arm out of danger.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
That Bicep slider from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That Bicep slider looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Takanori Gomi lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Takanori Gomi is running out of time!
Gomi knows what was coming and counters the lock.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gomi spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gomi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Gomi tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Takanori Gomi to escape. He is tightening the Armbar to Triangle
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Gomi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gomi's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Aoki locks his hands together and rotates Gomi's left arm! Great move! Gomi has no choice but to tap.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Kimura) at 1:27 Round 2
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 248 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 248 s
Chain submissions with a hint of GnP - that's what did Gomi in here. Mostly sub chaining.
Takanori Gomi looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock looks tight...
Gomi is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki is in open guard over Gomi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Gomi hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Gomi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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.
Tremendous strikes from Gomi!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Gomi in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Gomi's head
Nothing from this... Shinya Aoki seems frustrated.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
Takanori Gomi pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Takanori Gomi
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aoki blocks Takanori Gomi's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 tries to better his position on the ground...
Gomi holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Takanori Gomi's guard...
Gomi doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Gomi
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
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 Gomi
Shinya Aoki pushes Gomi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! Gomi is in trouble now!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Takanori Gomi breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gomi pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Takanori Gomi!
Aoki ducks under...
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gomi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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 half guard over Gomi
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
Gomi wraps his leg around Shinya Aoki leg and prevents him from moving.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Gomi 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!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Gomi
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gomi pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Aoki
Gomi gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Takanori Gomi arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gomi misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Aoki is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Takanori Gomi lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Takanori Gomi is running out of time!
That Triangle Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Gomi tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Takanori Gomi to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
That Triangle Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Takanori Gomi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Aoki
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Gomi is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has Gomi controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Aoki manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Gomi
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki locks Takanori Gomi's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Takanori Gomi to the mat.
He can't keep control over Takanori Gomi's body. Takanori Gomi scrammbles back to his feet.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 2
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Takanori Gomi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing Gomi to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Aoki is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Gomi tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Takanori Gomi to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Gomi pulls his arm out of danger.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
That Bicep slider from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That Bicep slider looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Takanori Gomi lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Takanori Gomi is running out of time!
Gomi knows what was coming and counters the lock.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gomi spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gomi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Gomi tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Takanori Gomi to escape. He is tightening the Armbar to Triangle
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Gomi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gomi's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Aoki locks his hands together and rotates Gomi's left arm! Great move! Gomi has no choice but to tap.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Kimura) at 1:27 Round 2
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 248 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 248 s
Chain submissions with a hint of GnP - that's what did Gomi in here. Mostly sub chaining.