Post by The Sandmen on Sept 7, 2017 23:59:13 GMT -5
B.J. Penn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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 closed guard over B.J.
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
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
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control B.J. Penn's leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki
Aoki holds B.J. Penn's arms and blocks the punches!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around B.J.'s neck!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn away and scramble out. B.J. Penn takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Shinya Aoki spins out and gets back to his feet.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over B.J. Penn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
B.J. Penn breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
B.J. Penn moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
Aoki ducks under and pushes B.J. Penn creating some space.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds B.J. Penn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks B.J. Penn's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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 fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
B.J. doesn't let Aoki get in on his legs.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
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
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and B.J. is tripped to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Aoki blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left 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
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.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Shinya Aoki and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from B.J. Penn
Aoki checks it.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
B.J. goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Aoki is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits Aoki's chin like a wrecking ball! Aoki loses balance and goes to the mat.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J. succeeds
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and frees his leg!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki rolls and he's now on half guard over B.J. Penn. Nice reversal.
Shinya Aoki is in half 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn is opening up on Aoki and raining down combinations!
Aoki doesn't look worried as he defends.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
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. 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.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
B.J. rolls and he's now on half guard over Shinya Aoki. Nice reversal.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg...
Aoki rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
B.J. is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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B.J. Penn is opening up on Aoki and raining down combinations!
Aoki doesn't look worried as he defends.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
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.
Aoki tries to improve position.
B.J. adjusts and closes his guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Aoki deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds B.J.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shinya Aoki's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aoki blocks B.J. Penn's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
B.J. knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and frees his leg!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to free his leg...
Aoki doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 2:35 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
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.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
A right hand from B.J. Penn
gets deflected.
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.
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
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
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
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
B.J. tries to grapple
Aoki moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with B.J.
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
B.J. ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries a hook to the body
and hits B.J.'s ribs hard
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for B.J. Penn, but it's close.
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Round 4
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B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts Aoki in a world of hurt!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Aoki follows B.J. Penn
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aoki needs to stop playing B.J. Penn's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki launches a body shot
B.J. dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
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
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
B.J. Penn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from B.J. Penn for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Aoki time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
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
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki goes for an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn tries a middle kick
Shinya Aoki blocks and steps away.
B.J. Penn moves forward and launches a low kick.
Aoki blocks that.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts B.J. in a double underhook!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of B.J. Penn's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
B.J. Penn is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki throws a combo
B.J. punches back but nobody connects.
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Aoki's arms.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Shinya Aoki
grazes B.J.'s left cheek.
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Aoki blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shinya Aoki's cheek! Aoki stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
It lands flush with B.J. Penn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki did not see that coming! B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki now.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki passes his leg around B.J. Penn's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Aoki is locking that Omoplata...
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is tightening the Omoplata
B.J. works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for B.J. Penn.
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Round 5
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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 0:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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
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!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
B.J. is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn hooks Aoki's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing B.J. to try something else.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki wraps his legs while he holds B.J. Penn's head... Tight guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from B.J.!
Shinya Aoki blocks
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
A right hand from B.J. Penn
misses its target.
B.J. Penn's mind is definitely in the fight, Aoki just got nailed! B.J. Penn saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. Penn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aoki's face
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
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!
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but B.J. Penn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki hooks B.J.'s left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
B.J. Penn manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J. succeeds
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away B.J. Penn, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 19/59 (32%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/19 (37%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2069,33
Clinch Damage 76
Ground Damage 234,67
Time on the ground 890 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/16 (81%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 1023,55
Clinch Damage 107,13
Ground Damage 231,3
Time on the ground 919 s
That decision is BUUUULLLLSSSSHHHIIIITTTTTTT. But, you know, takedowns are huge.
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
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 closed guard over B.J.
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
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
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control B.J. Penn's leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Aoki
Aoki holds B.J. Penn's arms and blocks the punches!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around B.J.'s neck!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn away and scramble out. B.J. Penn takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Shinya Aoki spins out and gets back to his feet.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
B.J. blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over B.J. Penn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
B.J. Penn breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
B.J. Penn moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
Aoki ducks under and pushes B.J. Penn creating some space.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds B.J. Penn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks B.J. Penn's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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 fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
B.J. doesn't let Aoki get in on his legs.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
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
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and B.J. is tripped to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed 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
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Aoki blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left 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
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.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Shinya Aoki and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from B.J. Penn
Aoki checks it.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
B.J. goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Aoki is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits Aoki's chin like a wrecking ball! Aoki loses balance and goes to the mat.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J. succeeds
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and frees his leg!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki rolls and he's now on half guard over B.J. Penn. Nice reversal.
Shinya Aoki is in half 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn is opening up on Aoki and raining down combinations!
Aoki doesn't look worried as he defends.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
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. 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.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
B.J. rolls and he's now on half guard over Shinya Aoki. Nice reversal.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg...
Aoki rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
B.J. is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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B.J. Penn is opening up on Aoki and raining down combinations!
Aoki doesn't look worried as he defends.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
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.
Aoki tries to improve position.
B.J. adjusts and closes his guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Aoki deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds B.J.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shinya Aoki's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aoki blocks B.J. Penn's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
B.J. knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and frees his leg!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to free his leg...
Aoki doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 2:35 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
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.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
A right hand from B.J. Penn
gets deflected.
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.
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
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
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
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki is in open guard over B.J.... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
B.J. rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
B.J. tries to grapple
Aoki moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with B.J.
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
B.J. ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries a hook to the body
and hits B.J.'s ribs hard
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for B.J. Penn, but it's close.
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Round 4
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B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts Aoki in a world of hurt!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Aoki follows B.J. Penn
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aoki needs to stop playing B.J. Penn's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki launches a body shot
B.J. dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
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
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Shinya Aoki isolates B.J. Penn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
B.J. Penn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from B.J. Penn for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Aoki time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
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
Shinya Aoki looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Aoki goes for an armbar!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn tries a middle kick
Shinya Aoki blocks and steps away.
B.J. Penn moves forward and launches a low kick.
Aoki blocks that.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts B.J. in a double underhook!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of B.J. Penn's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
B.J. Penn is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki throws a combo
B.J. punches back but nobody connects.
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Aoki's arms.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Shinya Aoki
grazes B.J.'s left cheek.
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Aoki blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shinya Aoki's cheek! Aoki stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
It lands flush with B.J. Penn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki did not see that coming! B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki now.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki passes his leg around B.J. Penn's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Aoki is locking that Omoplata...
B.J. tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow B.J. Penn to escape. He is tightening the Omoplata
B.J. works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for B.J. Penn.
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Round 5
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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 0:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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
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!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
B.J. is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn hooks Aoki's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing B.J. to try something else.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki wraps his legs while he holds B.J. Penn's head... Tight guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from B.J.!
Shinya Aoki blocks
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
A right hand from B.J. Penn
misses its target.
B.J. Penn's mind is definitely in the fight, Aoki just got nailed! B.J. Penn saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. Penn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aoki's face
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
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!
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
B.J. breaks free.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but B.J. Penn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki hooks B.J.'s left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
B.J. Penn manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J. succeeds
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away B.J. Penn, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 19/59 (32%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/19 (37%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2069,33
Clinch Damage 76
Ground Damage 234,67
Time on the ground 890 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/16 (81%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 1023,55
Clinch Damage 107,13
Ground Damage 231,3
Time on the ground 919 s
That decision is BUUUULLLLSSSSHHHIIIITTTTTTT. But, you know, takedowns are huge.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!