Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2017 9:15:57 GMT -5
B.J. Penn looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
B.J. launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing B.J. to try something else.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from Aoki!
B.J. blocks with confidence
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. B.J. is clinching with Aoki.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take B.J. Penn to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! B.J. is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
B.J. Penn pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Once B.J. is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good movement from Aoki
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
B.J. Penn circles around Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and B.J. has to retreat
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. avoids getting cornered.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
A high kick from B.J. Penn
misses badly. B.J. slips and falls!
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Aoki cartwheels towards B.J.!
He lands in side mount over a surprised B.J. Penn.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
B.J. creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. B.J. moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
B.J. counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
B.J. Penn tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
Big mistake from Shinya Aoki! B.J. tries to finish him off with a RNC!
B.J. is unable to lock that and Aoki breaks the lock
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
B.J. Penn is on his back after that attempt
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 got the better of their opponent 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!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki pushes away B.J. trying to keep the fight at striking range
B.J. stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
B.J. and Aoki circle around the center of the cage.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Aoki measures the resilience of B.J.'s chin with an uppercut while B.J. lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from B.J.
falls short.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Good movement from Aoki
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Good movement from Aoki
who is bobbing and weaving.
Aoki steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
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.
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. B.J. Penn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
A right hand from B.J. Penn
misses its target.
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.
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Aoki's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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. catch Shinya Aoki's left arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for B.J. Penn and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by B.J. and it cost him top position.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki arms and counters his opponent punches.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to close the guard.
B.J. put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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.
John McCarthy 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.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds B.J.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes down B.J. Penn and tries to pull guard
B.J. breaks the lock and Shinya Aoki falls to the ground!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
B.J. dodges that
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Solid low kick from B.J. Penn.
Aoki deflects it.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Aoki measures the resilience of B.J.'s chin with an uppercut while B.J. lands some great crosses.
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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
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. Penn sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for B.J. Penn and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by B.J. and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over B.J. Penn.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
B.J. Penn holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Aoki blocks with confidence
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from B.J.
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
B.J. fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Brilliant combination from Shinya Aoki
B.J. is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Good front kick from B.J.!
Shinya Aoki blocks
B.J. steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
3:18 Round 3 and B.J. is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A punch from B.J. Penn
grazes Aoki's left cheek.
B.J. Penn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
B.J. steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
Aoki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to grapple
B.J. moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
B.J. is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
that stun Aoki.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Aoki Hyper-extended his arm
B.J. Penn attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
Aoki has a small cut in his Mouth
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for B.J., who walks calmly to his corner.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Shinya Aoki.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over B.J.'s face
B.J. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in B.J. open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in half 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. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
Shinya Aoki moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
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. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
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.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
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.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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
B.J. and Aoki are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
B.J. Penn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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.
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. He made it look easy!
Body kick by B.J. Penn...
is blocked.
Body kick by Shinya Aoki...
is blocked.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Shinya Aoki stumbles back.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
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
B.J. is trying to counter now!
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.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
B.J. Penn sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn back to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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 goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aoki
B.J. shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aoki with uppercuts!
Nothing that Aoki must fear as he blocks nicely
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki launches a knee while holding B.J.'s in a double underhooks...
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki and that knee goes nowhere!
B.J. Penn is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
B.J. Penn attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki avoids getting cornered.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
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.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
B.J. ties him up.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
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.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
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!
John McCarthy 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
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. breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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 B.J.
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
B.J. Penn rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
John McCarthy 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 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 moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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
Aoki is moving on the ground...
B.J. tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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. Penn sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for B.J. Penn and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by B.J. and it cost him top position.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
B.J. knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
B.J. Penn struggles a bit before breaking Aoki's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Aoki launches a stiff jab!
B.J. ducks that one.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by B.J. Penn
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from B.J. Penn
gets deflected.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Pitty-pat punches from Aoki
They're bothering B.J. even though they aren't hurting him.
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is B.J. Penn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 29/61 (48%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 10/33 (30%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 13/20 (65%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 652 s
...huh. So, Penn dished out more damage, but Aoki was closer to finishing Penn (health-bar-wise). What a close fight. I would have loved to see this go another 5 rounds. It was shaping up to be legendary.
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
B.J. launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing B.J. to try something else.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from Aoki!
B.J. blocks with confidence
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. B.J. is clinching with Aoki.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take B.J. Penn to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! B.J. is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. struggles to free himself
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
B.J. Penn pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Once B.J. is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good movement from Aoki
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
B.J. Penn circles around Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and B.J. has to retreat
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. avoids getting cornered.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
A high kick from B.J. Penn
misses badly. B.J. slips and falls!
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Aoki cartwheels towards B.J.!
He lands in side mount over a surprised B.J. Penn.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
B.J. creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. B.J. moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
B.J. counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
B.J. Penn tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
Big mistake from Shinya Aoki! B.J. tries to finish him off with a RNC!
B.J. is unable to lock that and Aoki breaks the lock
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
B.J. Penn is on his back after that attempt
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 got the better of their opponent 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!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki pushes away B.J. trying to keep the fight at striking range
B.J. stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
B.J. and Aoki circle around the center of the cage.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Aoki measures the resilience of B.J.'s chin with an uppercut while B.J. lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from B.J.
falls short.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Good movement from Aoki
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Good movement from Aoki
who is bobbing and weaving.
Aoki steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
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.
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. B.J. Penn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
A right hand from B.J. Penn
misses its target.
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.
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Aoki's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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. catch Shinya Aoki's left arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for B.J. Penn and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by B.J. and it cost him top position.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki arms and counters his opponent punches.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn tries to close the guard.
B.J. put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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.
John McCarthy 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.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds B.J.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes down B.J. Penn and tries to pull guard
B.J. breaks the lock and Shinya Aoki falls to the ground!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
B.J. dodges that
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Solid low kick from B.J. Penn.
Aoki deflects it.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Aoki measures the resilience of B.J.'s chin with an uppercut while B.J. lands some great crosses.
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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
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. Penn sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for B.J. Penn and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by B.J. and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over B.J. Penn.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
B.J. Penn holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Aoki blocks with confidence
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from B.J.
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
B.J. fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Brilliant combination from Shinya Aoki
B.J. is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Good front kick from B.J.!
Shinya Aoki blocks
B.J. steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
3:18 Round 3 and B.J. is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A punch from B.J. Penn
grazes Aoki's left cheek.
B.J. Penn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
B.J. steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
Aoki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to grapple
B.J. moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
B.J. is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
that stun Aoki.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Aoki Hyper-extended his arm
B.J. Penn attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
Aoki has a small cut in his Mouth
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for B.J., who walks calmly to his corner.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Shinya Aoki.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over B.J.'s face
B.J. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in B.J. open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in half 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. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
Shinya Aoki moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
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. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
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.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
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.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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
B.J. and Aoki are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
B.J. Penn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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.
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. He made it look easy!
Body kick by B.J. Penn...
is blocked.
Body kick by Shinya Aoki...
is blocked.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Shinya Aoki stumbles back.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
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
B.J. is trying to counter now!
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.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
B.J. Penn sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn back to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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 goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aoki
B.J. shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aoki with uppercuts!
Nothing that Aoki must fear as he blocks nicely
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki launches a knee while holding B.J.'s in a double underhooks...
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki and that knee goes nowhere!
B.J. Penn is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
B.J. Penn attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki avoids getting cornered.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
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.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
B.J. ties him up.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
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.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
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!
John McCarthy 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
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. breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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 B.J.
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
B.J. Penn rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
John McCarthy 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 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 moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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
Aoki is moving on the ground...
B.J. tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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. Penn sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for B.J. Penn and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by B.J. and it cost him top position.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
B.J. knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
B.J. Penn struggles a bit before breaking Aoki's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Aoki launches a stiff jab!
B.J. ducks that one.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by B.J. Penn
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Aoki pushes B.J. Penn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from B.J. Penn
gets deflected.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Pitty-pat punches from Aoki
They're bothering B.J. even though they aren't hurting him.
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is B.J. Penn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 29/61 (48%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 10/33 (30%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 13/20 (65%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 652 s
...huh. So, Penn dished out more damage, but Aoki was closer to finishing Penn (health-bar-wise). What a close fight. I would have loved to see this go another 5 rounds. It was shaping up to be legendary.