Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2016 9:51:41 GMT -5
B.J. Penn vs. Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn looks like he has been waiting for this fight
forever.
Shinya Aoki looks at the ground while he does his calming
exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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B.J. Penn and Shinya Aoki touch gloves in the center to get
this fight started!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
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
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can
end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn struggles to not give his opponent a chance to
recover
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki launches a few weak punches
B.J. blocks them effectively.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight
back!
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains half
guard.
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
SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aoki moves back and takes a
deep breath.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Aoki launches a stiff jab!
B.J. ducks that one.
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
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
Crushing shot to B.J.'s body! He's holding his side
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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
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. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. Penn any adventage in the ground.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
B.J. blocks Shinya Aoki's knee and hits a perfectly executed
knee tap! Nice move.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and
opening and traps him in full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds B.J. Penn's head against his chin in the closed
guard.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up
quickly.
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Aoki's face while in the clinch!
Aoki can't take many more shots like those!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Aoki is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch
you must be worried.
Aoki launches a knee!
B.J. blocks that knee.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to
continue fighting.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
B.J. wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to
clinch.
B.J. moves forward and holds Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Aoki's face while in the clinch!
Aoki can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Aoki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going
down
B.J. launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Aoki's face but it seems like one finger has
poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Surprise roundhouse punch by B.J..
Shinya Aoki's reflexes save him!
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent
and moves aside
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if
either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
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.
Body shots by Shinya Aoki
Solid blows to B.J.'s abdomen.
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!
Crippling lock!
B.J. 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
B.J. Penn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn moves forward looking for some grappling action
B.J. has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn
embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to
break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry
of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and
continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
B.J. struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and
separates the fighters.
B.J. Penn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aoki quickly defends.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts B.J. in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn postures up and launches another series of
punches!
Aoki pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of B.J.
Penn's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy!
B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great
performances.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. Penn any adventage in the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Aoki is locking that armbar...
B.J. Penn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great
power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and B.J. Penn is running
out of time!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on
his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets B.J. Penn's arms as he brings him to the
ground again.
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
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
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's
guard...
B.J. Penn is in Aoki open guard now
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around B.J.'s neck!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki back to 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
SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises B.J. with a double overhooks!
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.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s
guard.
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.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight
back!
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.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to free his leg...
B.J. doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight
on the ground.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to
counter him!
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by B.J. Penn.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the
attack.
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 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.
B.J.'s arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
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.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki
jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
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 gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take
advantage...
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises B.J. with a double overhooks!
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes.
Aoki's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he
thought to exchange there.
B.J. and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. B.J.
steps for a throw
Aoki stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes B.J. into the fence and tries to
calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and
separates the fighters.
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.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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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. Penn 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.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take
advantage...
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
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
B.J. Penn cuts to the side and manages to pass to side
mount!
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss
move...
B.J. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya 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!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting
meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
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
SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Aoki from the ground!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises B.J. with a double overhooks!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve position.
B.J. adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take
advantage...
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. 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!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for
Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor B.J. Penn is on half
guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries a kimura
Aoki breaks the lock.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around B.J.'s neck!
You can see the pain reflected in B.J.'s eyes...
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the
mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is
tightening the Guillotine
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the
mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is
tightening the Guillotine
You can see the pain reflected in B.J.'s eyes...
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and
opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then
tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar looks tight...
B.J. Penn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great
power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and B.J. Penn is running
out of time!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up
quickly.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. Penn moves to side mount
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on 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.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows B.J. Penn a
crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
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 clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s
guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to launch a few punches to B.J. Penn
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting B.J.'s defense
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki
timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
B.J. Penn slips his head out and manages to gain top
control.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J.'s ground game is not enough to provide him any
advantage
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
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
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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the
round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent
that round.
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Round 4
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B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg
takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
goes nowhere.
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure
a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels
for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and B.J. is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half
guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's left arm looking for an
armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
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
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then
tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take
advantage...
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking!
Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then
tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn postures up and breaks the triangle.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is
well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds B.J. Penn and prevents him from moving
to a better position!
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki is locking that Kimura...
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the
mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is
tightening the Kimura
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the
mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is
tightening the Kimura
Punishing hold!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's
guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn down and prevents his
attempts to escape
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn 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.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Aoki's chin! That stops Aoki in his tracks!
A solid combination from Shinya Aoki
connects with B.J..
B.J. has a small cut in his Mouth
B.J. steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to
be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn
jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great
performances.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with B.J.
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching
now.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn 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!
B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
Good movement from Aoki
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Shinya Aoki paws at B.J..
B.J. swings ineffectively.
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Aoki sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent
and moves aside
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.
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.
BJJ! That is what must be passing through B.J.'s mind right
now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a
submission artist like Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side
control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a
lock!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks
the lock!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds B.J. Penn and prevents him from moving
to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. Hyper-extended his left arm
That Kimura looks tight...
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's
guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can
end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from B.J.'s punches
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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B.J. Penn attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
Aoki backpedals and creates space. B.J. Penn is asking him if
he is going to fight!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Aoki launches a hook to the body
B.J. Penn moves aside looking for a counter...
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight
back!
B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right
hand.
Aoki steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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 struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's
guard...
B.J. doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in
closed guard
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to
counter him!
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.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over
B.J. Penn!
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.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
B.J. Penn sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn back to the ground.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
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.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is
well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. Penn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. It was easy!
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with B.J.
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching
now.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn
embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aoki who put distance between them
B.J. Penn moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking
range
Aoki moves to shoot
B.J. misses a knee.
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.
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish
the fight anytime while on the ground.
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.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the
attack.
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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure
a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry
of hooks and body shots!
Aoki holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the
action.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki pushes off of B.J. Penn and starts launching a flurry of
hooks and body shots!
B.J. stumbles backwards but Shinya Aoki chases him and
continues the rain of blows!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of B.J. Penn's grip. Nice job of
getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
Aoki slips it.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are
countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his
opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes B.J. into the fence and tries to
calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and
separates the fighters.
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
Crushing shot to B.J.'s body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s
guard.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take
advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side
mount.
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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref
tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that
round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 18/38 (47%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 13/39 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 976
Clinch Damage 644,83
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 794 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 13/15 (87%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 1740,38
Clinch Damage 111,56
Ground Damage 833
Time on the ground 794 s
What a close fight. Aoki picked the last 1-2 rounds and the adversity of Penn at the Grand Prix to bring back his Aoki form. I think the decision could have gone either way, but it was close given Penn's early domination vs. Aoki's late super-offense. (for all you conspiracy theorists out there, the formatting is messed up on this fight because when I went to ctrl+z to undo my deleting of the damage meters, it wiped out the whole fight and i had to retrieve it from the program's post-fight "fight viewer" which formats things differently.)
B.J. Penn looks like he has been waiting for this fight
forever.
Shinya Aoki looks at the ground while he does his calming
exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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B.J. Penn and Shinya Aoki touch gloves in the center to get
this fight started!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
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
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can
end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn struggles to not give his opponent a chance to
recover
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki launches a few weak punches
B.J. blocks them effectively.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight
back!
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains half
guard.
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
SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aoki moves back and takes a
deep breath.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Aoki launches a stiff jab!
B.J. ducks that one.
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
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
Crushing shot to B.J.'s body! He's holding his side
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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
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. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. Penn any adventage in the ground.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
B.J. blocks Shinya Aoki's knee and hits a perfectly executed
knee tap! Nice move.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and
opening and traps him in full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds B.J. Penn's head against his chin in the closed
guard.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up
quickly.
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Aoki's face while in the clinch!
Aoki can't take many more shots like those!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Aoki is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch
you must be worried.
Aoki launches a knee!
B.J. blocks that knee.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to
continue fighting.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
B.J. wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to
clinch.
B.J. moves forward and holds Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Aoki's face while in the clinch!
Aoki can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Aoki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going
down
B.J. launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Aoki's face but it seems like one finger has
poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Surprise roundhouse punch by B.J..
Shinya Aoki's reflexes save him!
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent
and moves aside
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if
either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
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.
Body shots by Shinya Aoki
Solid blows to B.J.'s abdomen.
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!
Crippling lock!
B.J. 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
B.J. Penn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn moves forward looking for some grappling action
B.J. has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn
embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to
break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry
of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and
continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
B.J. struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and
separates the fighters.
B.J. Penn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aoki quickly defends.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts B.J. in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn postures up and launches another series of
punches!
Aoki pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of B.J.
Penn's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy!
B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great
performances.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. Penn any adventage in the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Aoki is locking that armbar...
B.J. Penn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great
power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and B.J. Penn is running
out of time!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on
his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets B.J. Penn's arms as he brings him to the
ground again.
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
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
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's
guard...
B.J. Penn is in Aoki open guard now
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around B.J.'s neck!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki back to 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
SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises B.J. with a double overhooks!
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.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s
guard.
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.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight
back!
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.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to free his leg...
B.J. doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight
on the ground.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to
counter him!
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by B.J. Penn.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the
attack.
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 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.
B.J.'s arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
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.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki
jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
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 gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take
advantage...
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises B.J. with a double overhooks!
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes.
Aoki's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he
thought to exchange there.
B.J. and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. B.J.
steps for a throw
Aoki stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes B.J. into the fence and tries to
calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and
separates the fighters.
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.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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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. Penn 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.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take
advantage...
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
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
B.J. Penn cuts to the side and manages to pass to side
mount!
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss
move...
B.J. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya 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!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting
meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
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
SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Aoki from the ground!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises B.J. with a double overhooks!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve position.
B.J. adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take
advantage...
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. 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!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for
Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor B.J. Penn is on half
guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries a kimura
Aoki breaks the lock.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around B.J.'s neck!
You can see the pain reflected in B.J.'s eyes...
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the
mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is
tightening the Guillotine
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the
mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is
tightening the Guillotine
You can see the pain reflected in B.J.'s eyes...
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and
opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then
tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar looks tight...
B.J. Penn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great
power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and B.J. Penn is running
out of time!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up
quickly.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. Penn moves to side mount
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on 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.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows B.J. Penn a
crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
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 clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s
guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to launch a few punches to B.J. Penn
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting B.J.'s defense
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki
timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
B.J. Penn slips his head out and manages to gain top
control.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J.'s ground game is not enough to provide him any
advantage
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
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
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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the
round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent
that round.
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Round 4
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B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg
takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
goes nowhere.
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure
a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels
for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and B.J. is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half
guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's left arm looking for an
armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
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
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then
tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take
advantage...
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking!
Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then
tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn postures up and breaks the triangle.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is
well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds B.J. Penn and prevents him from moving
to a better position!
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki is locking that Kimura...
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the
mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is
tightening the Kimura
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the
mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is
tightening the Kimura
Punishing hold!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's
guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn down and prevents his
attempts to escape
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn 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.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Aoki's chin! That stops Aoki in his tracks!
A solid combination from Shinya Aoki
connects with B.J..
B.J. has a small cut in his Mouth
B.J. steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to
be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn
jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great
performances.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with B.J.
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching
now.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn 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!
B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight
back!
Good movement from Aoki
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Shinya Aoki paws at B.J..
B.J. swings ineffectively.
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Aoki sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent
and moves aside
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.
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.
BJJ! That is what must be passing through B.J.'s mind right
now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a
submission artist like Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side
control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a
lock!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks
the lock!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds B.J. Penn and prevents him from moving
to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. Hyper-extended his left arm
That Kimura looks tight...
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's
guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can
end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from B.J.'s punches
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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B.J. Penn attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
Aoki backpedals and creates space. B.J. Penn is asking him if
he is going to fight!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Aoki launches a hook to the body
B.J. Penn moves aside looking for a counter...
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight
back!
B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right
hand.
Aoki steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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 struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's
guard...
B.J. doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in
closed guard
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to
counter him!
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.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over
B.J. Penn!
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.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
B.J. Penn sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn back to the ground.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
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.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is
well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. Penn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. It was easy!
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with B.J.
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching
now.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn
embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aoki who put distance between them
B.J. Penn moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aoki pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking
range
Aoki moves to shoot
B.J. misses a knee.
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.
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish
the fight anytime while on the ground.
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.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the
attack.
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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure
a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry
of hooks and body shots!
Aoki holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the
action.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki pushes off of B.J. Penn and starts launching a flurry of
hooks and body shots!
B.J. stumbles backwards but Shinya Aoki chases him and
continues the rain of blows!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of B.J. Penn's grip. Nice job of
getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
Aoki slips it.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are
countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his
opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes B.J. into the fence and tries to
calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and
separates the fighters.
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
Crushing shot to B.J.'s body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to
counter him!
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s
guard.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take
advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side
mount.
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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref
tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that
round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 18/38 (47%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 13/39 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 976
Clinch Damage 644,83
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 794 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 13/15 (87%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 1740,38
Clinch Damage 111,56
Ground Damage 833
Time on the ground 794 s
What a close fight. Aoki picked the last 1-2 rounds and the adversity of Penn at the Grand Prix to bring back his Aoki form. I think the decision could have gone either way, but it was close given Penn's early domination vs. Aoki's late super-offense. (for all you conspiracy theorists out there, the formatting is messed up on this fight because when I went to ctrl+z to undo my deleting of the damage meters, it wiped out the whole fight and i had to retrieve it from the program's post-fight "fight viewer" which formats things differently.)