Post by The Sandmen on Dec 16, 2014 19:00:01 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Chandler while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Chandler and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Chandler only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Superb haymaker by Chandler
Aoki manages to move aside
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chandler
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki gets hold of a leg and trips Chandler to the mat!
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 open guard over Chandler
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 Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 open guard over Chandler
Aoki is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler begins to launch a barrage of punches over Aoki
this is getting worse and worse for Aoki
Aoki's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big uppercut
Shinya Aoki is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Chandler misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Chandler.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Aoki's face while in the clinch!
Aoki can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chandler and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. Chandler steps for a throw
Aoki stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes down Michael Chandler and tries to pull guard
Chandler clumsily falls into Shinya Aoki's guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Chandler's neck!
Chandler pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Chandler spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Chandler is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Chandler to try something else.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 open guard over Chandler
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Michael Chandler.
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Round 2
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Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki isolates Michael Chandler's left arm looking for an armbar...
Michael Chandler manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 1:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Aoki's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler storms over Aoki with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Chandler misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Chandler tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Michael Chandler to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Crippling lock!
Chandler tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Michael Chandler to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Crippling lock!
Michael Chandler lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Michael Chandler is running out of time!
Chandler struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chandler's punches
Chandler is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Chandler is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aoki's jaw!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Chandler open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 open guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler 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 Chandler
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Michael Chandler is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Chandler open guard now
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki steps forward
Chandler feints.
A left hook from Chandler
grazes the chin of Aoki.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler grapple with Shinya Aoki and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Shinya Aoki managed to maintain his balances and move away from Chandler
Inside leg kick from Aoki
that lands on Michael Chandler's leg.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 1:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 2:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki hooks Chandler's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chandler manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 2:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Chandler breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki hooks Chandler's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chandler manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Michael Chandler is in Aoki open guard now
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Aoki's face!
Shinya Aoki blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Michael Chandler down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler struggles to free himself
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
Chandler breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler circles around Aoki
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Aoki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Chandler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Aoki moves backwards and circles around Michael Chandler.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chandler shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Chandler struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Michael Chandler breaks that americana attempt!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Michael Chandler down... Chandler stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chandler's jaw!
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 4
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Aoki follows Michael Chandler
Chandler fakes a move.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to turn into his oponent...
Chandler struggles to free himself
That Banana Split looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Shinya Aoki expected that and catches Chandler's left leg between his legs. He rolls over and locks him in the Banana Split! Chandler is in a world of hurt right now, he can't free his legs and is forced to tap out to this extravagant hold!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Banana Split) at 0:43 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/77 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Shinya Aoki wins the Lightweight title!
Holy shit. Not going to lie, I had absolutely no expectations that Aoki would have any hope in hell for this fight. I knew how ONLY shot would be fighting to survive Chandler's epic, and well-rounded offense onslaught while going hard and fast on the submissions. I felt he had no hope in hell of being on the ground with Chandler without getting KOed. But he went hard and fast on the submissions and absolutely tested Chandler's previously untested submission defence.