Post by The Sandmen on Aug 15, 2016 13:47:17 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki 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.
Jose Aldo looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Jose Aldo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jose Aldo throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Aoki.
Aoki's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Aldo.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jose Aldo tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aldo circles out and slips free of Shinya Aoki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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. Jose Aldo spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aldo launches a furious low kick!
Shinya Aoki blocks
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
Jose Aldo blocks
Brilliant combination from Jose Aldo
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Mouth
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jose Aldo!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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. Jose Aldo spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Aldo moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Jose Aldo tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Aoki ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Aoki closes the choke! Jose Aldo's face is turning crimson red! He taps!
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Aldo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
That punishment by Shinya Aoki has left Aldo staggered! Shinya Aoki should try push forward now and finish this!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo 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.
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Aldo breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki hooks Aldo's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jose Aldo manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Jose Aldo put Aoki in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aldo from the side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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.
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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Aoki is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki paws at Aldo.
Aldo answers with solid punches!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aoki tries to improve position.
Aldo adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
0:46 Round 2 and Aldo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aldo holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Jose Aldo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
Jose Aldo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put Aldo in half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki passes his leg around Jose Aldo's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Aldo works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Jose Aldo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jose Aldo looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for 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 Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
As the fight continues it seems that Jose Aldo is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki suddenly holds Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Shinya Aoki!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo 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 Jose Aldo's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aldo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aldo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aldo gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Jose Aldo arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Jose Aldo slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jose Aldo slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Jose Aldo opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Aldo to try something else.
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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Jose Aldo's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Jose Aldo's head!
Aldo struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Jose Aldo hovers above Aoki
Shinya Aoki stops him from throwing strikes.
Jose Aldo closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Aldo who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Jose Aldo down... Aldo stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aldo's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch to Shinya Aoki ribs and the tries to trip him
Aoki loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki pushes off of Jose Aldo and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aldo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aldo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shinya Aoki just can't get away!
Aoki has a small cut in his Right cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Jose Aldo.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Jose Aldo is on half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jose Aldo is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's ribs
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aldo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aldo is covering himself! Aoki tries to force the situation and Aldo clumsily gives his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to get his arm under Jose Aldo's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jose Aldo's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Jose Aldo easily defends the attempt.
Aoki is in rear mount over Aldo
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Aldo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shinya Aoki unil he can pull his arm free! Aoki lost his dominant position.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aldo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Jose Aldo tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Aldo's punches
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Aldo tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jose Aldo! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for 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 Aldo
Aoki is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Aldo
falls short.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Aldo is swinging for the fences!
Aoki backpedals and creates space. Jose Aldo is asking him if he is going to fight!
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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 Jose Aldo
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Aldo's moves on the ground.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Jose Aldo takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki isolates Jose Aldo's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jose Aldo is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from Aldo
and counters with a solid straight!
Aldo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jose Aldo forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Aldo
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Jose Aldo slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jose Aldo slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aoki is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo 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.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aldo avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Jose Aldo sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Aldo breaks free.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Aldo pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Jose Aldo
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Aldo holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aldo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
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.
Jose Aldo jabs at Aoki
to no visible effect.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Aldo.
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo 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.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Aldo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Aldo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo pushes Shinya Aoki againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aoki tries to block Jose Aldo punches...
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki pushes Jose Aldo againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aldo cannot escape Shinya Aoki's clinch! Shinya Aoki is just brutalizing Aldo with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Aldo's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Aoki launches a knee!
Shinya Aoki hits Aldo's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Aldo's head
Those punches are hitting! Aldo covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Jose Aldo down... Aldo stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aldo's jaw!
Aldo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aldo pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki launches a knee while holding Aldo's in a double underhooks...
Jose Aldo pushes Shinya Aoki and that knee goes nowhere!
Aldo goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aldo
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo postures up and launches another series of punches!
Aoki pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jose Aldo's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo is holding Shinya Aoki against the fence with his fingers all over Aoki's face
Aoki looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Jose Aldo arm and move away from danger Jose Aldo
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aldo Hyper-extended his left arm
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jose Aldo 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 Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jose Aldo shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jose Aldo breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jose Aldo creates enough space to control Shinya Aoki's leg.
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.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Aldo put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Aldo's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Jose Aldo to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Jose Aldo closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki catch Jose Aldo's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Jose Aldo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Aldo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
Aldo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki catch Jose Aldo's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Aoki is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Aldo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Aoki is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Aoki is locking that kimura...
Jose Aldo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/18 (33%)
Takedowns 15/17 (88%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/5 (80%)
Time on the ground 964 s
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 15/27 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/27 (15%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/59 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 964 s
Good fight. Aldo did well early, but Aoki was able to get some gontrol and gain ground with gsubmission gchaining later gon in the gfight.
Jose Aldo looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Jose Aldo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jose Aldo throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Aoki.
Aoki's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Aldo.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jose Aldo tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aldo circles out and slips free of Shinya Aoki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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. Jose Aldo spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aldo launches a furious low kick!
Shinya Aoki blocks
Aoki launches a furious low kick!
Jose Aldo blocks
Brilliant combination from Jose Aldo
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Mouth
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jose Aldo!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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. Jose Aldo spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Aldo moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Jose Aldo tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Aoki ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Aoki closes the choke! Jose Aldo's face is turning crimson red! He taps!
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Aldo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
That punishment by Shinya Aoki has left Aldo staggered! Shinya Aoki should try push forward now and finish this!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo 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.
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Aldo breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki hooks Aldo's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jose Aldo manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Jose Aldo put Aoki in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aldo from the side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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.
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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Aoki is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki paws at Aldo.
Aldo answers with solid punches!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aoki tries to improve position.
Aldo adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
0:46 Round 2 and Aldo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aldo holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Jose Aldo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
Jose Aldo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put Aldo in half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki passes his leg around Jose Aldo's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Aldo works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Jose Aldo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jose Aldo looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for 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 Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
As the fight continues it seems that Jose Aldo is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki suddenly holds Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Shinya Aoki!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo 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 Jose Aldo's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aldo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aldo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aldo gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Jose Aldo arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Jose Aldo slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jose Aldo slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Jose Aldo opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Aldo to try something else.
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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Jose Aldo's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Jose Aldo's head!
Aldo struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Jose Aldo hovers above Aoki
Shinya Aoki stops him from throwing strikes.
Jose Aldo closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Aldo who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Jose Aldo down... Aldo stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aldo's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch to Shinya Aoki ribs and the tries to trip him
Aoki loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki pushes off of Jose Aldo and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aldo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aldo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shinya Aoki just can't get away!
Aoki has a small cut in his Right cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Jose Aldo.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Jose Aldo is on half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jose Aldo is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's ribs
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aldo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aldo is covering himself! Aoki tries to force the situation and Aldo clumsily gives his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to get his arm under Jose Aldo's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jose Aldo's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Jose Aldo easily defends the attempt.
Aoki is in rear mount over Aldo
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Aldo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shinya Aoki unil he can pull his arm free! Aoki lost his dominant position.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aldo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Jose Aldo tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Aldo's punches
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Aldo tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jose Aldo! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for 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 Aldo
Aoki is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Aldo
falls short.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Aldo is swinging for the fences!
Aoki backpedals and creates space. Jose Aldo is asking him if he is going to fight!
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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 Jose Aldo
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Aldo's moves on the ground.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Jose Aldo takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki isolates Jose Aldo's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jose Aldo is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from Aldo
and counters with a solid straight!
Aldo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jose Aldo forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Aldo
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Jose Aldo slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jose Aldo slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aoki is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo 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.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aldo avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Jose Aldo sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Aldo breaks free.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Aldo pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Jose Aldo
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Aldo holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aldo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Aldo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
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.
Jose Aldo jabs at Aoki
to no visible effect.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Aldo.
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo 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.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Aldo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Aldo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo pushes Shinya Aoki againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aoki tries to block Jose Aldo punches...
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki pushes Jose Aldo againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aldo cannot escape Shinya Aoki's clinch! Shinya Aoki is just brutalizing Aldo with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Aldo's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Aoki launches a knee!
Shinya Aoki hits Aldo's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Aldo's head
Those punches are hitting! Aldo covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Jose Aldo down... Aldo stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aldo's jaw!
Aldo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aldo pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki launches a knee while holding Aldo's in a double underhooks...
Jose Aldo pushes Shinya Aoki and that knee goes nowhere!
Aldo goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aldo
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo postures up and launches another series of punches!
Aoki pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jose Aldo's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo is holding Shinya Aoki against the fence with his fingers all over Aoki's face
Aoki looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Jose Aldo arm and move away from danger Jose Aldo
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aldo Hyper-extended his left arm
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jose Aldo 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 Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jose Aldo shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jose Aldo breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jose Aldo creates enough space to control Shinya Aoki's leg.
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.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Aldo put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Aldo's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Jose Aldo to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Jose Aldo closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki catch Jose Aldo's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Jose Aldo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Aldo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
Aldo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aoki catch Jose Aldo's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Aoki is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Aldo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Aoki is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Aoki is locking that kimura...
Jose Aldo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/18 (33%)
Takedowns 15/17 (88%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/5 (80%)
Time on the ground 964 s
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 15/27 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/27 (15%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/59 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 964 s
Good fight. Aldo did well early, but Aoki was able to get some gontrol and gain ground with gsubmission gchaining later gon in the gfight.