Post by The Sandmen on Jan 2, 2016 17:36:28 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
John Dodson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Aoki is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and John Dodson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Aoki is holding John Dodson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
John Dodson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to show some ground skills
John Dodson put Aoki in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
John Dodson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Dodson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dodson is able to break the lock.
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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
John Dodson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Shinya Aoki
Dodson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
John Dodson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that John Dodson is taking the best of the fight.
Dodson takes a break to breathe while holding Shinya Aoki.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki and John Dodson are cliched up against the cage. Aoki hammers Dodson face and hooks Dodson leg
John Dodson is on his back after that trip
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of John Dodson and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Aoki gets a good position on the ground. ..
Dodson holds Shinya Aoki arms and counters his opponent punches.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Deep breaths from John Dodson who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
That hit Aoki who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dodson 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 side mount over John Dodson
Deep breaths from John Dodson who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Dodson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount John Dodson...
John Dodson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
Dodson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dodson launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki pushes Dodson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! Dodson is in trouble now!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Aoki's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
John Dodson is in half guard over Aoki
John Dodson pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dodson who is in full mount! Aoki is in trouble now!
John Dodson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in half guard over Aoki
John Dodson tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
John Dodson passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Aoki
John Dodson looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from John Dodson
that stun Aoki.
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
John Dodson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aoki blocks John Dodson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Dodson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dodson
Aoki is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for John Dodson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Dodson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dodson.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
0:25 Round 2 and Dodson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight left hand from John Dodson!
Aoki ducks under...
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki is holding John Dodson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
John Dodson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Dodson breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson 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 looks to mount John Dodson...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by John Dodson
Good shot! Aoki has reasons to be worried.
Aoki's Right eye is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dodson goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Pitty-pat punches from Aoki
They're bothering Dodson even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dodson
Aoki is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
John Dodson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
John Dodson rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Dodson is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has given his back to John Dodson who is trying to get one hook in!
Aoki struggles in the ground trying to break Dodson's control
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki has Dodson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Aoki manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Dodson
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Dodson!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Dodson against the cage
John Dodson pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with John Dodson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
John Dodson pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with John Dodson
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Dodson ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Dodson.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take John Dodson down... Dodson stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Dodson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Dodson struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Dodson launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! John Dodson is working his opponent ribs!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Dodson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dodson stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
John Dodson tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
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 Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces John Dodson to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
John Dodson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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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 Dodson
Aoki is in open guard over Dodson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Dodson's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Dodson's eyes...
Dodson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki dives for John Dodson's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Dodson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dodson's eyes...
John Dodson steps his leg out of danger while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Dodson is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit John Dodson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Dodson dodges that
Dodson is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
John Dodson steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
John Dodson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Tremendous strikes from Dodson!
Aoki blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:15 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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki tries to open Dodson's guard...
Dodson breaks the lock and covers himself from Aoki's punches
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass John Dodson's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but John Dodson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass John Dodson's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
Dodson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki isolates John Dodson's left arm looking for an armbar...
John Dodson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
John Dodson is in open guard over Aoki
Dodson tries to move to full mount
Dodson succeeds
John Dodson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control John Dodson's leg.
John Dodson is in half guard over Aoki
Dodson sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Aoki closes his legs around John Dodson's leg. Dodson is not able to move away now!
Dodson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Dodson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dodson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
John Dodson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Dodson's neck!
Dodson pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
John Dodson is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dodson spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dodson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by John Dodson
that nearly tags Aoki.
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 Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dodson
Dodson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dodson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Dodson!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Dodson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dodson tries to break the clinch... Shinya Aoki launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Dodson stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dodson struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
Aoki misses a step and John Dodson sees an opportunity to counter him!
John Dodson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. It was easy!
Good movement from Dodson
who is bobbing and weaving.
Dodson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Dodson.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
John Dodson launches a few punches towards Aoki's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Aoki seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of John Dodson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
John Dodson throws an uppercut
Aoki slips it.
Tremendous strikes from Dodson!
Aoki blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Dodson.
Bone shattering straight right hand from John Dodson!
Aoki ducks under...
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dodson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki is in open guard over Dodson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dodson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki misses a step and John Dodson sees an opportunity to counter him!
John Dodson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson 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!
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson 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 John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
John Dodson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dodson
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Dodson followed by a hard jab
Aoki deflects the blows.
John Dodson throws a looping left hand...
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dodson goes down.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass John Dodson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson 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. John Dodson spins out and gets back to his feet.
Dodson is trying to counter now!
John Dodson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for John Dodson.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over John Dodson
Aoki goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
John Dodson breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki steps backwards away from John Dodson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 Dodson
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass John Dodson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
John Dodson is measuring Aoki with his jab.
Aoki isn't fazed.
Dodson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Aoki!
Dodson blocks with confidence
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 Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki is in open guard over Dodson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dodson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for John Dodson to fight back!
John Dodson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dodson's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Dodson in a double underhook!
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Dodson struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Nothing from this... John Dodson seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
John Dodson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
John Dodson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of John Dodson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
Dodson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
John Dodson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Aoki blocks that.
Shinya Aoki circles around Dodson
Aoki is holding John Dodson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
John Dodson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
Shinya Aoki hooks Dodson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
John Dodson manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Aoki misses a step and John Dodson sees an opportunity to counter him!
John Dodson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
John Dodson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
John Dodson is in open guard over Aoki
Dodson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Dodson
He succeeds!
John Dodson is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dodson pulls his arm out of danger.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dodson pulls his arm out of danger.
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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki paws at Dodson.
Dodson swings ineffectively.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Dodson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
John Dodson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shinya Aoki
John Dodson fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Dodson moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Dodson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki showing excellent timing, blasts John Dodson with a right hand.
Great hook by Shinya Aoki! John Dodson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Aoki is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
John Dodson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Aoki's moves.
Aoki is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Aoki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson did not see that coming! Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki is in open guard over Dodson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dodson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John Dodson is on his feet again.
Dodson is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for John Dodson's head...
It lands flush with John Dodson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dodson is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for John Dodson's head...
It lands flush with John Dodson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dodson is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
John Dodson decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Dodson to try something else.
Dodson misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep John Dodson away.
John Dodson takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up John Dodson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shinya Aoki.
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Round 6
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Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Dodson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aoki with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dodson goes down.
Dodson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dodson
Aoki is in open guard over Dodson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
John Dodson screams in pain and taps! Dan Miragliotta forces Aoki to break the lock.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Kneebar) at 0:34 Round 6
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 16/17 (94%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 887 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 11/39 (28%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/18 (39%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/16 (19%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 852 s
A great fight. Dodson had Aoki striking with him at many times, which is a bad idea for SHinya, and Dodson did big damage there (early, like in the first, then somewhere around the 3rd or 4th too). The difference here, though, is the difference between polished capped fighters and works in progress. Aoki was able to recover really well from Dodson's attacks, but Dodson had a harder time getting back into the groove after AOki did damage. The end result, an epic, but Aoki remains champion. Do you guys remember when it was impossible to make a submission guy anything more than a gate-keeping scrub? I'm happy those days are gone and we have some legit, elite submission fighters.