Post by The Sandmen on Mar 12, 2015 23:50:38 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Aoki while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
B.J. Penn looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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Shinya Aoki and B.J. Penn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 0:20 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.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces B.J. Penn to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve position.
B.J. adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside B.J.'s guard.
B.J. didn't see that coming. Aoki is in open guard over B.J. now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
B.J. is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
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 is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Aoki.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
A left hook from Aoki
grazes the chin of B.J..
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
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.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open 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!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's left arm looking for an armbar...
B.J. Penn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shinya Aoki struggles not allowing B.J. Penn improve his position.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn fires an unorthodox punch to Aoki's torso
that goes wide.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Shinya Aoki
tags B.J..
B.J. Penn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
B.J.'s Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn throws a punch
that gets deflected.
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
A punch from B.J. Penn
grazes Aoki's right cheek.
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aoki's jaw!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J.!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes B.J. against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
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.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
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
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for B.J. Penn! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
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!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
B.J. wraps his legs while he holds Shinya Aoki's head... Tight guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki was tooling B.J. Penn for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because B.J. Penn lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
B.J. Penn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki decides to jump inside B.J.'s guard.
B.J. didn't see that coming. Aoki is in open guard over B.J. now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
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 1:45 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to improve position.
Aoki adjusts and closes his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Aoki open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shinya Aoki!
B.J. ducks under...
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 3:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
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
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 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.
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 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.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good movement from B.J.
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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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.
Shinya Aoki and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
B.J. goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. B.J. moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's left arm looking for an armbar...
B.J. Penn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
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 finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 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.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. Penn tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
B.J. Penn is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn back to the ground.
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.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Aoki cartwheels towards B.J.!
He lands in side mount over a surprised B.J. Penn.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
B.J. won't allow him to take this position easily.
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
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Shinya Aoki's head...
Aoki leans out of the way.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
B.J. Penn's mind is definitely in the fight, Aoki just got nailed! B.J. Penn saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
Aoki ducks under...
B.J. is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
miss their mark.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. may be in trouble!
B.J. is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Aoki ribs hard
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's chin with an uppercut while Aoki lands some great crosses.
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by B.J. Penn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
B.J. Penn is a brick wall. He doesn't allow himself to be brought to the ground. Shinya Aoki abandons the guard pull attempt.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shinya Aoki's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to B.J. Penn ribs and the tries to trip him
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground
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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn throws up a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
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 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.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Aoki jumps and catches B.J. Penn's arm and tries a flying armbar!
That Flying submission looks tight...
B.J. breaks the lock and launches himself over Shinya Aoki, winning side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn hooks Aoki's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Aoki dodges that
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
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 escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
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.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to open B.J.'s guard...
B.J. breaks the lock and covers himself from Aoki's punches
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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.
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!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinya Aoki
Aoki counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shinya Aoki.
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Round 5
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Aoki steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull B.J. into his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing B.J. to try something else.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. 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.
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 clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve position.
B.J. adjusts and closes his guard.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn back to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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 2:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki aggressively and repeatedly punches B.J..
Good job by B.J. blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
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.
B.J. Penn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but B.J. Penn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by B.J. Penn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab both of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
B.J. lifted Aoki's off his feet and throws him on the mat
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Good looking punches from B.J. Penn on the ground
deflected by Aoki.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around B.J.'s neck!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is covering himself! B.J. tries to force the situation and Aoki clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
B.J. is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
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
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put B.J. in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Aoki closes his legs around B.J. Penn's leg. B.J. is not able to move away now!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 25/32 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 13/13 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 923 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 13/30 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 963 s
Good fight. No one particularly close to a finish, and I think Penn's submission rate was somehow padded, as he didn;t do anywhere near the amount of damage and most of his submissions attempts seemed to come in the last 30 seconds of the fight (yeah, like, 10 submissions in the last 30 seconds...something like that...). But yeah, good stuff none the less. Also, Aoki punched too much. Stop punching, SHinny.
B.J. Penn looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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Shinya Aoki and B.J. Penn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 0:20 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.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces B.J. Penn to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve position.
B.J. adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside B.J.'s guard.
B.J. didn't see that coming. Aoki is in open guard over B.J. now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
B.J. is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
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 is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Aoki.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
A left hook from Aoki
grazes the chin of B.J..
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
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.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open 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!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's left arm looking for an armbar...
B.J. Penn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shinya Aoki struggles not allowing B.J. Penn improve his position.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn fires an unorthodox punch to Aoki's torso
that goes wide.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Shinya Aoki
tags B.J..
B.J. Penn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
B.J.'s Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn throws a punch
that gets deflected.
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
A punch from B.J. Penn
grazes Aoki's right cheek.
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aoki's jaw!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J.!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes B.J. against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
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.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
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
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for B.J. Penn! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
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!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
B.J. wraps his legs while he holds Shinya Aoki's head... Tight guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki was tooling B.J. Penn for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because B.J. Penn lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
B.J. Penn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki decides to jump inside B.J.'s guard.
B.J. didn't see that coming. Aoki is in open guard over B.J. now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
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 1:45 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to improve position.
Aoki adjusts and closes his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Aoki open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shinya Aoki!
B.J. ducks under...
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 3:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
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
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 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.
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 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.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good movement from B.J.
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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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.
Shinya Aoki and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
B.J. goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. B.J. moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's left arm looking for an armbar...
B.J. Penn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
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 finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 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.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. Penn tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
B.J. Penn is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn back to the ground.
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.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Aoki cartwheels towards B.J.!
He lands in side mount over a surprised B.J. Penn.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
B.J. won't allow him to take this position easily.
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
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Shinya Aoki's head...
Aoki leans out of the way.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
B.J. Penn's mind is definitely in the fight, Aoki just got nailed! B.J. Penn saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
B.J.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
Aoki ducks under...
B.J. is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
miss their mark.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. may be in trouble!
B.J. is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Aoki ribs hard
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's chin with an uppercut while Aoki lands some great crosses.
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by B.J. Penn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
B.J. Penn is a brick wall. He doesn't allow himself to be brought to the ground. Shinya Aoki abandons the guard pull attempt.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shinya Aoki's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to B.J. Penn ribs and the tries to trip him
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground
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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn throws up a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
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 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.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Aoki jumps and catches B.J. Penn's arm and tries a flying armbar!
That Flying submission looks tight...
B.J. breaks the lock and launches himself over Shinya Aoki, winning side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn hooks Aoki's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Aoki dodges that
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
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 escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
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.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to open B.J.'s guard...
B.J. breaks the lock and covers himself from Aoki's punches
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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.
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!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinya Aoki
Aoki counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shinya Aoki.
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Round 5
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Aoki steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull B.J. into his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing B.J. to try something else.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. 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.
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 clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve position.
B.J. adjusts and closes his guard.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn back to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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 2:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki aggressively and repeatedly punches B.J..
Good job by B.J. blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
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.
B.J. Penn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but B.J. Penn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by B.J. Penn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab both of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
B.J. lifted Aoki's off his feet and throws him on the mat
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Good looking punches from B.J. Penn on the ground
deflected by Aoki.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around B.J.'s neck!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is covering himself! B.J. tries to force the situation and Aoki clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
B.J. is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
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
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put B.J. in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Aoki closes his legs around B.J. Penn's leg. B.J. is not able to move away now!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 25/32 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 13/13 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 923 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 13/30 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 963 s
Good fight. No one particularly close to a finish, and I think Penn's submission rate was somehow padded, as he didn;t do anywhere near the amount of damage and most of his submissions attempts seemed to come in the last 30 seconds of the fight (yeah, like, 10 submissions in the last 30 seconds...something like that...). But yeah, good stuff none the less. Also, Aoki punched too much. Stop punching, SHinny.