Post by The Sandmen on Aug 25, 2015 11:36:26 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Aoki while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Benson while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Now Shinya Aoki put his title in contention against Benson.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Every time Benson Henderson attempts to get inside
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Benson Henderson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benson is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aoki's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson Henderson tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Benson Henderson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Benson Henderson! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki isolates Benson Henderson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Benson Henderson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Benson tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Benson Henderson.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson Henderson looks to pass to mount...
Benson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Benson Henderson pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Benson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Benson 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!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Benson leans back...
He clobbers Shinya Aoki's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Aoki's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Benson Henderson aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Benson
He is not able to do it
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Benson Henderson pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shinya Aoki struggles not allowing Benson Henderson improve his position.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Benson Henderson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Benson 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 Benson
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson 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 half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson 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 half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson 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.
Benson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Benson is covering himself! Aoki tries to force the situation and Benson clumsily gives his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Benson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Benson's face!
Aoki is in rear mount over Benson
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 Benson
Benson has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Benson manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Aoki
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Benson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Benson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Benson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Benson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Benson 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Benson decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Aoki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Benson Henderson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Benson Henderson
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) is cheering him!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson 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!
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson Henderson looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Benson Henderson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Pitty-pat punches from Aoki
They're bothering Benson even though they aren't hurting him.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson 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 Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Shinya Aoki sits high on Benson Henderson's chest looking for some kind of submission
Punishing hold!
Benson tries to roll and Shinya Aoki loses his balance. That was a risky position and Aoki loses the mount. Benson Henderson gains top control.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Benson is in rear mount over Aoki
Benson launches a barrage of elbows over Aoki's face!
Shinya Aoki blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki has Benson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benson is unable to move under Aoki control.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Benson Henderson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Benson Henderson work his BJJ game.
Benson tries to open up Aoki with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Aoki blocks a few elbows and now Benson Henderson will have to look for another option here.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Benson Henderson's Right eye
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Benson Henderson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Aoki's knee!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Aoki is holding Benson Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson 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.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Benson Henderson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Aoki is locking that leglock...
Benson is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Benson Henderson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Benson 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Benson Henderson's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Benson Henderson to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki is in open guard over Benson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Benson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Benson looks to be in very good shape.
Benson Henderson fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinya Aoki
Great move by Benson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Benson's head
Nothing from this... Shinya Aoki seems frustrated.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Benson Henderson's ribs!
Benson struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Benson into his guard.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Deep breaths from Shinya Aoki who tries a hammer punch to Benson's ribs.
Benson blocks those punches
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Benson Henderson on the ground
deflected by Aoki.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson tries to escape from closed guard...
Benson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Benson's cornermen are shouting. Shinya Aoki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Benson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson is looking to end this fight with strikes
Aoki anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from Benson!
Shinya Aoki blocks
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
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 Benson
Benson Henderson 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson 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.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Benson Henderson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Aoki is holding Benson Henderson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Aoki follows Benson Henderson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aoki needs to stop playing Benson Henderson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Aoki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Benson Henderson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Aoki's chin! That stops Aoki in his tracks!
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Benson is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to half guard.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Aoki
Benson Henderson pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki wraps his legs while he holds Benson Henderson's head... Tight guard!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Benson's neck!
Crippling lock!
Aoki is locking that Guillotine...
Benson pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Aoki
Benson Henderson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Benson Henderson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's abdomen
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson Henderson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Benson Henderson.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Benson Henderson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Benson Henderson closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Benson Henderson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki is in open guard over Benson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Benson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Aoki throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Benson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aoki with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hard blow to Benson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Benson Henderson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Benson
He succeeds!
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Benson's cheek from the guard.
Benson Henderson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson Henderson looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Benson spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Benson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Benson Henderson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Benson Henderson breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson 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 full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Benson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson 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 full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson 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 full mount over Benson Henderson
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Benson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mario Yamasaki 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Benson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Benson measures the resilience of Aoki's chin with an uppercut while Aoki lands some great crosses.
Shinya Aoki and Benson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Benson Henderson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Benson is trying to lift Aoki!
Brilliant side slam!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Benson Henderson in his guard.
Benson Henderson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Benson!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Benson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Benson Henderson can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Benson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Benson
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Benson Henderson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Aoki hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Benson Henderson to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Benson is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson 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.
Benson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to improve position.
Benson adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Benson Henderson's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Benson Henderson to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Benson Henderson's guard...
Benson Henderson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Aoki is in closed guard... Benson 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 Benson
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Benson Henderson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Aoki's right thigh
Benson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Benson moves forward looking for some action
Benson Henderson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Benson Henderson ribs and the tries to trip him
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Benson Henderson's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Benson open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Deep breaths from Benson Henderson who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benson is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson 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
That punishment by Benson Henderson has left Aoki staggered! Benson Henderson should try push forward now and finish this!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki tries to improve position.
Benson adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Benson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Benson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Benson Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Benson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Benson Henderson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 6
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The clock says 0:10 in the 6 round
Benson Henderson attempts a sweep single...
Benson Henderson catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benson.
Hard blow to Aoki's mid-section, he seems hurt
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson Henderson is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson hovers above Aoki
Good punches to Aoki's body.
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Benson Henderson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benson Henderson is in closed guard over Aoki
Benson is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Benson Henderson!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Benson's moves on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:25 in the 6 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson 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.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Benson Henderson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
Benson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
That Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Benson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Benson Henderson breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Benson Henderson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:15 in the 6 round
Aoki is standing while Benson is on the ground on his back
Aoki opts to jump inside Benson's guard.
Benson didn't see that coming. Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Benson Henderson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:35 in the 6 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Benson Henderson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Benson
Benson 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 Benson
Benson Henderson tries to close the guard.
Benson put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Benson Henderson launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Benson
Aoki is in closed guard... Benson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson catch Shinya Aoki's right arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Aoki
Benson tries to get a side mount...
Aoki wraps his leg around Benson Henderson leg and prevents him from moving.
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Benson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Benson is trying to counter now!
Benson Henderson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Benson drills Shinya Aoki's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Benson Henderson is in half guard over Aoki
Benson Henderson tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Benson Henderson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 6 round
Benson Henderson is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Benson Henderson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Benson Henderson in his guard...
Benson Henderson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 6 round
Benson Henderson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Benson Henderson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Benson Henderson charges at Aoki throwing flurries left and right.
Shinya Aoki gets out of the way.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 4:45 in the 6 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Benson
Benson Henderson 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki pushes Benson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! Benson is in trouble now!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 7
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Benson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Benson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Benson goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Aoki is in open guard over Benson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Benson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Benson Henderson tries to take advantage...
Benson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Benson Henderson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Benson Henderson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Benson Henderson
Benson tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Benson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Benson Henderson...
Benson Henderson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Benson
Benson Henderson 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.
Benson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Benson Henderson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 7 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Benson
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
Benson wraps his leg around Shinya Aoki leg and prevents him from moving.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
That Americana from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Benson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
Benson breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Benson
Shinya Aoki pushes Benson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! Benson is in trouble now!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Benson Henderson
Aoki goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Benson's eyes...
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Benson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Aoki secures the lock while Benson Henderson refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Armbar) at 2:03 Round 7
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 3302,04
Clinch Damage 59
Ground Damage 2036,83
Time on the ground 1315 s
Statistics: Benson Henderson
Punches 15/28 (54%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 25/126 (20%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2041,93
Clinch Damage 45,33
Ground Damage 799,63
Time on the ground 1327 s
Shinya Aoki defends the Lightweight title!
Another excellent LW title fight. It was completely DEAD EVEN throughout the entire fight. It wasn't until the very end when Shinya did more damage for the finish. Benson could use a toughness. I kinda think if he had the toughness Aoki had (or perhaps stronger submission defence) he could have taken this fight. Either by finishing Shinya, or even by decision. Great fight. Very exciting.